Battle of New Orleans Tour marks anniversary
The Friends of the Cabildo will host a look into the battle that helped define the country’s identity on Thursday, Jan. 8.
This year will mark the 211th anniversary of the United States forces under Gen. Andrew Jackson defeating the British under Gen. Edward Pakenham at what is now Chalmette in the Battle of New Orleans.
The tour covers the areas not at the battlefield, “from lost locations of forts that protected the city to Jackson’s headquarters to events in the French Quarter related to the unfolding battle.”
Tickets start at $20 for the walking tour at 10 a.m. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.
Camellia show set for Covington
The Northshore Camellia Club will host its annual Camellia Show from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at The Greenwood, 75082 La. 25, in Covington.
More than 200 camellia plants will be for sale, blooms will be judged and experts will be on hand to speak with gardeners. Anyone may enter the contest and can deliver their entries from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For information, visit the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/nshcamellias.
Volunteer projects abound at City Park
A variety of cleanup days and initiatives are on tap at City Park to improve and maintain the extensive urban green space. Those coming up include:
Litter Cleanup Krewe: 9 a.m. Tuesday. Volunteer Center.Graffiti Cleanup Krewe: 9 a.m. Thursday. Volunteer Center.Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project: 9 a.m. Friday. Big Lake Native Trail near 7 Friedrichs Ave.Celebration in the Oaks Tree Recycling Cleanup: 9 a.m. Jan. 10. Carousel Gardens Amusements, 7 Victory Ave.
Register for the programs and find out more about what to bring at friendsofcitypark.volunteerhub.com.
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