This historical walking tour of the french quarter commemorates the battle of new orleans which celebrated its 200th anniversary in january 2015 when andrew jackson led a motley crew to victory against british invasion stroll through the vieux carre as a native guide and long time resident of the french quarter recounts louisianas transition from a colony to a state youll visit a creole cottage tour a 19th century townhouse visit the calaboose where pirates were held jackson square