Folks, this reenactment will compete with the 150th Gettysburg in importance. This event has been in the making for 2 years. The Louisiana History society, St. Bernard Parish and the Meraux Foundation have partnered to bring the reenactment of this battle to realization. The Meraux Foundation has donated 30 acres of land 1 mile north of the actual Chalmette …
The Prairie Grove State Park will commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove, which saw 22,000 troops engaged. The summation of casualties for both North and South numbered about 2700 killed, wounded and captured. The reenactment of the battle is held every even numbered year. All military camps will be open to the public each day and, as …
18th ANNIVERARY Well, 18 years ago this coming weekend I attended my first Civil War Reenactment at Prairie Grove State Battlefield in Northwest Arkansas. I am going back this weekend to celebrate. It will be a memorable occasion for me and it is the 150th Anniversary of the battle. There will probably be about 750 to 1000 re-enactors there. I …