The Battle of New Orleans. Louis Eugene Lami, 1839. Oil, 129 x 196 inches. Gift of the State of Louisiana, Louisiana State Museum 1991.080

Discovery Day: Battle of New Orleans

Sat, Jan 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Baton Rouge
Capitol Park Museum

Capitol Park Museum invites families and visitors of all ages to Discovery Day: Battle of New Orleans, a hands-on educational program exploring Louisiana’s role in the War of 1812. Visitors are encouraged to explore the museum’s “Louisiana at War” gallery, which highlights the significance of the Battle of New Orleans and its impact on the state and the nation. As part of the event, children can participate in a free educational craft, creating a mini cannon using a film canister.

Discounted Admission:

  • $5 per person
  • Children ages 6 and under are FREE
Flyer for Capitol Park Museum’s “Battle of New Orleans Discovery Day.” The design resembles aged parchment with historical illustrations including a cannon, cannonballs, barrel, and an American flag. Text announces the event on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 660 North 4th Street in Baton Rouge. The flyer invites visitors to explore the “Louisiana at War” exhibit and participate in a free educational craft making a mini cannon. Admission is $5 per person, with children 6 and under free. Logos for Friends of Capitol Park Museum and Capitol Park Museum appear at the bottom.

 

 

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