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Creole Queen River Cruise &
     Chalmette Battlefield Visit

The Creole Queen

Clear skies, the Mighty Mississippi, and an elegant stern wheeler. What better way to kick off IR/INFO than an exciting river cruise and visit to the site of the Battle of New Orleans?

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon aboard the Creole Queen where you can view the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from a unique perspective. Listen as the Captain provides a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, area history, and river lore. Disembark at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.

Creole Queen Docked at Chalmette Battlefield

The cruise is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, January 22. Passengers should meet at the IRINFO Registration Desk at 12:30 pm for a short walk to the dock. Cruise departs at 2:00 pm and returns at 4:30 pm.

The cost for this event is $22 per person and includes admission to the Battlefield. On board cash bar and a la carte food are available. To register, call us 609-239-4788 or visit the IR/INFO Conference Registration Page.

View of Jackson Square from the River

Come roll with us on the Big River as we explore the history and romance of one our nation’s most storied and precious resources.

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