What echoes louder? The blast of a cannon or the whispers of history? Here at this Cannon in New Orleans, both resonate deeply. This cannon isn’t just a relic. It’s a portal to a past filled with pirates, battles, and larger-than-life characters. The Cannon connects us to New Orleans’s tumultuous history. A history where battles were fought and cannons roared. New Orleans is a “cannon city”. One notable Cannon resides at the Cabildo across from Jackson Square. This Spanish behemoth weighs 3 tons and stretches over 10 feet long. It’s whispered that this very cannon boomed during the pivotal Battle of New Orleans in 1815, possibly manned by Lafitte’s Baratarians. These rogue warriors, led by the notorious pirates Jean and Pierre Lafitte, added a touch of swashbuckling chaos to the fight. History books tell us the Baratarians commanded two 24-pound cannons and a formidable 32-pounder during the battle against the British. This Cannon at the Cabildo serves as a tangible link to that era. It allows us to almost hear the shouts of the soldiers and the thunderous roar of the guns. Another cannon, a relic of the Civil War, stands proudly in Washington Artillery Park at the Moonwalk. This cannon honors the 141st Field Artillery of the Louisiana National Guard, connecting us to another defining moment in the city’s story. Even a seemingly ordinary residential street on Nashville Avenue near Tchoupitoulas Street holds a cannon story. A 3-ton siege cannon, “Miss Tini,” sits there. Made around 1820 in Liege, Belgium, this cannon could hurl a 30-pound cannonball nearly 3,000 yards. It embodies the sheer power of these weapons. The echoes of these cannons resonate through New Orleans’s story. They remind us of the city’s struggles, its resilience, and its vibrant past. Each cannon whispers a tale of a different time, a different battle, a different New Orleans.
Barrow Stadium
Wesley Barrow Stadium. A name synonymous with baseball in New Orleans. It might seem unassuming now, but this field holds