Chalmette Battlefield: A Walk Back in Antebellum Time
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About 7 miles down river from the French Quarter is the the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery. The historic site is where the Battle of New Orleans took place during the War of 1812. Visitors are invited to explore the grounds and visitor center to learn more about the history behind this beautiful Southern landscape. Overlooking the Battle of New Orleans battlefield is the Malus-Beauregard House. Built in the 1830s, the mansion is an example of French-Louisiana architecture, and a must see on your visit to New Orleans.
I take a stroll on the property in this Southern Chick Journal Lookbook:
Gorgeous day to explore the grounds of the Chalmette Battlefield just a stones through away from New Orleans
Built in the 1830s, the Rene Beauregard House, located on the grounds of the battlefield, is an Antebellum beauty!
Visitors are invited to walk on the grounds and soak up the history that is preserved for future generations.
The brick additon (left side) you see in this old picture of the mansion had collapsed before the National Park Service took possessin of the house . In the 1950’s, the 1905 wooden addition (to the right) was removed and the house was restored to its probably 1856-1866 style. –photo and info from National Park Service
Beautiful oak trees can be found throughout the grounds. I spy a pregnant lady standing under this one 😉
A cannon pointed into the site of where the Battle of New Orelans took place during the War of 1812.
Pretty pink flowers are sprinkled throughout the battlefield location. In the background is the Chalmette Monument, honoring the American victory at New Orleans and was built in 1840.
Me and the baby bump standing under an oak tree with the battlefield in the background.
A mud rampart built before the battle was the main American defense line.
