NEW ORLEANS, LA: All six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve as well as New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park will close beginning on October 27, 2020 at 4:30PM CDT, due to the threat of Hurricane Zeta. No decision has been reached as to a reopening date. The following areas will be closed:
· Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Headquarters and French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans
· Barataria Preserve, 6588 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero
· Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette
· Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux
· Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette
· Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 West Park Avenue, Eunice
· New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Headquarters (419 Decatur Street) and visitor center (916 North Peters Street), New Orleans