Student Life

Nunez Presents the 10th Annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium

January 10 - January 11

Multi-Day Event

Nunez Community College Auditorium/St. Bernard Council Chambers

The community is invited to join us on the following dates.



Friday, January 10th




  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM



Nunez Community College Auditorium (includes Free Lunch):




  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Sign in and Coffee

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Overview of Battle of New Orleans w/ William Hyland

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Military History of the Battle of New Orleans w/ Dale Phillips

  • 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Coffee and Networking

  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - British and American Medical Care in the Battle of New Orleans w/ Dr. Bradford Waters

  • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Lunch

  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Why the War of 1812 Matters! w/ Dr. Sam Cavel

  • 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM - Coffee and Networking

  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM - The Famous and Infamous Edward Livingston: A Reflection of His Life and Contributions to the Battle of New Orleans w/ Ina Fandrich

  • 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Closing Remarks w/ William Hyland

  • 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Wine & Cheese Reception



Saturday, January 11th




  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM



St. Bernard Council Chambers:




  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - They Were There: The Lower Coast in the Battle of New Orleans w/ William Hyland

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - How They Dined: A Culinary History of the Battle of New Orleans w/ Nora Wetzel

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Free Men of Color in the Battle of New Orleans w/ Gregory Osborn

  • 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM - Closing Remarks w/ Bill Hyland



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