Free Day! The 197th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans
Taking place on January 8, 1815, on a cold, foggy battlefield at Chalmette just below New Orleans, this bold action resulting in shocking American victory was the final and pivotal battle of the War of 1812, ending the three-year war with Britain. General Jackson defeated a British invasion on American soil even though his ragtag army was greatly outnumbered – with approximately 4,000 American soldiers versus approximately 10,000 British soldiers - forever marking Andrew Jackson as an American military hero and laying the foundation for his eventual election to the presidency.
Join us Sunday, January 8th 2012 for the 197th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of New Orleans. This holiday is our only FREE admission day we offer throughout the year.
This exciting day will include:
- A traditional wreath-laying ceremony that will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the Tennessee Army National Guard Color Guard at the tomb of President Andrew Jackson
- Keynote speech from Dale Phillips, current superintendent for the Lincoln Home and presentation by the Daughters of 1812
- Presentation in our theatre by Mr. Phillips following the ceremony
- Children’s activities and crafts in the education building
- FREE admission all day from 9 - 4:30 p.m.
