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The Louisiana America 250
Commission is dedicated to
commemorating the 250th
anniversary of our nation by
highlighting Louisiana’s significant
contributions to the founding and
development of the United States.

10/30/2026

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
America 250 Louisiana
Louisiana Folklife Center(NSULA)
Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA

10/26/2026

Countless stories, one shared legacy. 🕯️

Join us at Chalmette Battlefield on Veterans Day, November 11th, for a moving tribute honoring the many stories of service, sacrifice and courage that unite our nation’s veterans. The event is part of the Great American Expedition and Freedom 250 celebrations.

More than 2,000 luminarias will illuminate the battlefield, representing the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.

Beyond the luminarias on the battlefield, there will be special illuminations of the Chalmette Monument, the Malus-Beauregard House, and the American flag as we reflect on the people that have shaped our nation's story more than most others.

This will be an exclusive driving tour event. A special audio tour will be available on our park website. QR codes will be provided.

📅 - Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center (1 Battlefield Rd. Chalmette, LA 70043)
📍 - Wednesday, November 11th – park gates will reopen to the public at 5:30 pm, and final entry will be 7:30 pm
💰 - Free to attend

Bring your family and friends for an evening of remembrance and reflection as we honor our veterans and celebrate the legacy they leave for us all.

NPS Image/K. Nugent
Alt text: An illustrated poster showing a portion of the Chalmette Battlefield with luminarias lighting the grounds. A blue cannon stands against the defensive rampart, also surrounded by lights. Text on the poster reads: “Veterans Day Illumination of Chalmette Battlefield. A special commemoration for Veterans Day, Freedom 250 and the Great American Expedition. November 11th, 2026. Park gates open at 5:30 pm”

10/24/2026

Thanks to the Louisiana Society SAR for honoring these patriots!

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

October 18, 1776 — Glover Buys Washington More Time at Pell’s Point

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, a small American force delayed a much larger British army, giving George Washington precious time to continue his retreat toward White Plains.

After six frustrating days stranded at Throgs Neck, General William Howe loaded his army back onto transports and landed about 4,000 British and Hessian troops at Pell’s Point, hoping to get around Washington’s flank and cut off the Continental Army.

Instead, they ran into Colonel John Glover and about 750 Continental soldiers, many of them veterans of the Marblehead Regiment that had helped ferry Washington’s army to safety after the Battle of Long Island.

Using the stone walls that divided the countryside, Glover organized a series of delaying positions. His men fired disciplined volleys at close range, then withdrew to the next wall before the British could overwhelm them. The process was repeated several times, forcing Howe’s much larger force to fight for every few hundred yards.

Although the Americans eventually withdrew, they had accomplished exactly what Washington needed. Howe’s advance was slowed for another day, allowing the Continental Army to continue moving toward White Plains instead of risking encirclement on Manhattan.

The action at Pell’s Point demonstrated that disciplined troops using favorable terrain could frustrate even the world’s most powerful army. Just as importantly, it helped preserve Washington’s army—the Revolution’s most valuable asset—for the battles still to come.

And that’s the way it was, October 18, 1776.

10/17/2026

Everyone is invited to this historic cemetery next weekend. Public is welcome!

10/17/2026

The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 proved a turning point in the Revolutionary War and helped secure vital French support for the Patriot cause.

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3710 Paris Road
Chalmette, LA
70043

Website

http://America250LA.org/

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