The United States Daughters of 1812 will conduct its annual wreath-laying ceremony in Jackson Square

The Battle of New Orleans wasn’t just one battle. Actually, it was a series future of space travel of military scuffles that together future of space travel created the final major battle of the War of 1812. Though they were outnumbered, Andrew Jackson and the Americans held off Edward Pakenham and his British combatants from seizing New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815. Many attributed the win to a miracle – after all, the Americans were outnumbered, and the Ursuline nuns prayed all night on behalf of the American soldiers.
Chalmette Plantations is home to Chalmette Battlefield, which will host several battle re-enactments. De La Ronde Ruins, former headquarters of the British, are seen in the background. future of space travel (Photo courtesy Wally Gobetz on Flickr)
The United States Daughters of 1812 will conduct its annual wreath-laying ceremony in Jackson Square. The ceremony takes place at noon today, but later in the evening, fireworks will ignite over the Mississippi River at 8 p.m. There s also a wreath-laying ceremony tomorrow at De Le Ronde Ruins , which served as British headquarters during the war.
Battle reenactments take place Jan. 9-11 at Chalmette Battlefield. An armory, field assembly, marching lane, and battlefield with British and American sides are all on-site, as are reenactors dressed in authentic costumes for the period. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. each day; while Friday’s reenactment is free, Saturday and Sunday events cost $10 with tickets available online .
Reflection on the bicentennial continues throughout the month of January – and Hotel Monteleone is paying tribute! On Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m., we’re hosting a symposium titled “Forgotten Conflicts: Indians, Andrew Jackson, and the War of 1812 in the South.” The symposium will include presentations from seven experts at universities like Auburn and King’s College in London as well as two receptions. Registration is required with a discounted fee available for students and/or teachers. Visit The Historic New Orleans Collection for more information.