“In 1814, We Took a Little Trip”: The Battle of New Orleans

“In 1814, we took a little trip…” and what followed became one of the most famous American victories of the War of 1812!Dan Davis and Kristopher White head down the Mississippi to explore the Battle of New Orleans—from Andrew Jackson’s eclectic army and the British campaign in Louisiana to the fierce fighting on the Chalmette battlefield. They tackle the personalities, tactics, myths, music, and lasting legacy of the battle that made Jackson a national hero and gave Americans something to celebrate—even though a peace treaty was already in the works.Grab your powder, watch out for alligators, and join us for all things New Orleans, 1815!