re: Is the Chalmette Battlefield worth visiting if passing through New Orleans?

I believe you can take a riverboat ride from the riverfront to the Battlefield, that would make for a nice trip. I know this use to be an option.

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Actually did my Eagle Project at the National Cemetery there ~2003.

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And now you hang out here with us wretched refuse.

I’d say your stock has not appreciated over the past 15 years.

Yes. Despite what you probably learned in school, it was one of the most important battles in US history.
Generally a very peaceful place.great to enjoy lunch under the oaks- although its starting to get hot.

While out there, also check out the museum at Jackson Barracks- have to show ID at Guard gate, but they'll let you in. Great museum. A hidden gem.
If you can, WWII museum and Civil War Museum near Lee Circle are also well worth it (That area is perfectly safe during daylight)

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The British were told to keep fighting for the city until they "officially" received word of the Treaty because they wouldn't have to give New Orleans back if captured.

They didn't officially receive word until February.

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This. Pakenham was specifically ordered to ignore all word of any treaty and to take New Orleans. Per the British archives.

Not sure why the "Treaty was signed so the battle didnt matter" narrative started, but definitely fake history.

Treaties are not worth anything in US gov't until the Senate approves, which was over a month after the battles. The Brits also needed some sort of Parliamentary approval, which hadn't happened yet.

If Pakenham took N.O., it is very possible that the Brits would have cut off American expansion at the MIssissippi River and severely changed US and world history.

Prior to the Civil War, January 8 was revered nationwide almost as much as July 4. And with good reason.

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My understanding is that the museum flooded. Anyone know how bad it was and if they were able to save most of the artifacts?

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Some stuff was saved, some stuff is new to the museum

Reopened a couple of years ago

There’s a pretty cool riverboat that goes down there. Leaves from the riverwalk. The tour guide gives you a pretty good tour from the river of New Orleans and the battle with a lot of history. It’s about 30 min down there and they have a full bar and AC. The park service range gives you a 30 min tour tour of the battlefield then back on the boat to head back. I’d recommend doing this.