The Battle of New Orleans – FamilySearch October 29, 2021

I saw this recently on FamilySearch – The Battle of New Orleans: https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/battle-of-new-orleans. Longer article, included topics below.

By  Amie Tennant October 29, 2021

My first recollection of learning about the Battle of New Orleans was a song by Johnny Horton titled “The Battle of New Orleans.” The lyrics introduced the listener to a man they called “Old Hickory,” the British running through the swamps, and alligators used as ammunition. It made for a story any 10-year-old would love! Though the lyrics of the song were not an accurate account of the battle, it definitely piqued my interest.

Let’s take a look back at the War of 1812 and a January day in 1815 at the Battle of New Orleans.

Picture Yourself at the Battle of New Orleans

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The First Skirmishes

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The Final Battle: The Battle of New Orleans

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The Official Ending of the War of 1812

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Other Significant Battles in the War of 1812

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Discover Your War of 1812 Veteran Ancestors

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