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| Pvt. L. Cormier, 2nd Field Battery Louisiana Light Artillery, paroled at Port Hudson. (Port Hudston State Historic Site Museum) |
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, visitors can observe volunteer re-enactors in Union and Confederate campsites staging typical activities of the siege. Soldiers dressed in authentic reproduction uniforms will be on hand to answer questions pertaining to the summer of 1863 siege. Three branches of service—artillery, cavalry and infantry—will be portrayed as well as cooks, laundresses and sutlers—civilian merchants who often traveled with military troops.
“Visitors of all ages are invited to witness this portrayal of Civil War life,” Gregory Thomas, site manager, said. “Port Hudson’s annual re-enactment highlights a pivotal time in U.S. history that changed our nation forever.”
Scheduled Events:
Saturday, March 24
9 a.m. Park opens
10 a.m. Gunboat Demonstration at pond by main parking lot
11 a.m. Infantry Demonstration on Main Field
11:30 a.m. Duel on Main Field
Noon Artillery Demonstration on Main Field
1 p.m. Civil War Dance Class behind Museum
2 p.m. Battle on Main Field
3 p.m. Medical Demonstration at Museum Cannon Platform
3:30 p.m. Civil War Baseball game on Main Field—visitors are invited to participate
5 p.m. Park ClosesSunday, March 25
9 a.m. Park opens
10 a.m. Re-enactors’ Church Service at Museum Cannon Platform
11 a.m. Cavalry Demonstration on Main Field
11:30 a.m. Infantry Demonstration on Main Field
Noon Duel on Main Field
12:30 p.m. Artillery Demonstration on Main Field
1:30 p.m. Battle on Main Field
2:30 p.m. Medical Demonstration at Museum Cannon Platform
3 p.m. Civil War Baseball game on Main Field—visitors are invited to participate
5 p.m. Park Closes
Ongoing events during the weekend include living history demonstrations at the campsite next
to the museum tower and sutlers selling reproduction Civil War merchandise. The Zachary High School band will be on-site to sell concessions, or visitors can bring their own lunches. The picnic area is located on the north side of the main field. Port Hudson State Historic Site is the site of the longest genuine siege in American military history. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, the site is host to Civil War reenactments and living history events throughout the year. The site is located on U.S. Highway 61 near Zachary, about 15 minutes north of Baton Rouge. For more information, call 888.677.3400 toll free or 654.3775 in the Zachary area. - www.LouisianaTravel.com
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