Kenner - The Early Years

Find out more about the fascinating beginnings of Kenner.

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Great Day Trips

Check out the first in a series of articles on great places to visit within a 100 mile radius of the East Bank. If you enjoy relaxing, quiet places to spend a day, Pass Christian may already be on your list of favorite destinations. The people of Pass Christian are proud that they have struck a balance between preserving the beauty and charm of the area and the pressure to develop commercial interests.

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Rivertown, U.S.A.

Rivertown is the historic district of Kenner. It features a number of cultural and historic resources including the original landing site of the explorer LaSalle, several historical monuments and an interesting assortment of museums.

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 "Freedom Is Not Free"

The new Korean War Veterans Memorial located at Veterans Memorial Boulevard and North Causeway Boulevard in Metairie stands to remind us of the 80,176 Louisiana soldiers who fought in Korea and of the 588 who did not return alive. In the center of the monument is an inscription which reminds us that "Freedom Is Not Free." <click here>

Bayou Metairie

Bayou Metairie was once a central feature in the topography of Jefferson Parish. Although it has been reclaimed and replaced by the bustling suburbs of the East Bank, it played an important role in the history and development of our region.

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East Bank Living

The East Bank of Jefferson Parish offers all of the convenience and safety of a modern suburb while offering quick access to all of the cultural richness of New Orleans and South Louisiana. <Click here.>

East Bank Regional Library

1997 has been a great year for book lovers on the Eastbank. For those wanting to do research or borrow books, there is the wonderful new public library at at 4747 West Napoleon. <Click here.>

 The Great Egret

The Great Egret was nearly wiped out by plume hunters, but today these spectacular birds are a common site in Jefferson Parish. The egret is a living reminder that we can and should protect our natural resources. <Click here.>

Living Memories

Civil War buffs and historians got a treat this September when Ormond Plantation hosted its second annual Civil War reenactment. <Click here.>