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Mansfield Commemorative Weekend
The Battlefield at Mansfield, Louisiana is a treasured site to all who
honor our history. It is the site of the largest battle west of the Mississippi and one of the last Confederate victories. Lignite mining
operations over the last few years have endangered large parts of the battlefield . Friends of Mansfield Battlefield was formed to help preserve
as much of this sacred ground as possible and to bring more attention to
this shrine of Southern Valor. On October 3rd - 5th 2003 the first
Mansfield Commemorative Weekend will be held. All funds received from this
will go to the betterment of the battlefield. On Friday the 3rd there will be a reception in the museum for attendees. On
Friday re-enactors will be set up on the grounds to do programs for school
groups. On Saturday the 4th there will be various speakers at the battle park.
Among those scheduled to appear are SCV Commander in Chief Ron Wilson. A
boxed meal will be provided while attendees view a noontime re-enactment. Saturday night there will be musical entertainment. On Sunday morning the 5th, there will be a memorial service. The cost for the whole package is $50. This includes the reception, the
conference, the noontime meal and the musical entertainment. If any wish to
attend only the conference, the speaker portion of the day, they can do onsite registration for $15. Remember, all proceeds go to improve the Battle Park.
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Reenactment at Chretien Point Plantation in Sunset Greetings historians/reenactors: October 10-12, 2003 Sunset, Louisiana 140th Anniversary of the Battle of Carrion Crow Bayou. Takes place on the grounds of Chretien Point Plantation, site of the actual battle of 1863 where Confederate and Union forces clashed that October day during Gen Banks' push for Texas. The Plantation is located near the town of Sunset, Louisiana. It is approximately 10 miles north of Lafayette and 10 miles south of Opelousas, La and can be reached from both Interstate's 10 and 49. All authentic CS/US impressions, civilians welcome. No registration fee for reenactors or sutlers. Sutlers are limited so contact to see if applications are still being accepted. Amenities include usuals and a Saturday night meal and period ball next to plantation house. There is a school day for area students Friday, Oct 10. Set up of camps is permitted Thursday, Oct 9. Hosted by Chretien Point Plantation and the BGen. J. J. Alfred A. Mouton Camp #778-SCV of Opelousas, LA. Please contact Charles Lauret at 337-826-1622 or 337-351-0285 or email at patriot1861@yahoo.com for more info.
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