Here's what the Louisiana State Parks web site had:
ANNUAL CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT SCHEDULED
FOR MARCH 25 & 26 AT PORT HUDSON SHS
ZACHARY - Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary will host the annual reenactment of the siege of Port Hudson on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26.
Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. both days, visitors will have access to volunteer reenactors in Union and Confederate campsites staging typical activities of the assault. Soldiers dressed in authentic reproduction uniforms will be on hand to answer questions pertaining to the siege in the summer of 1863. Three branches of service -- artillery, cavalry, and infantry -- will be portrayed, as well as cooks, laundresses and sutlers.
“Visitors of all ages are invited to witness this portrayal of Civil War life,” said Gregg Potts, site manager. “Port Hudson’s annual re-enactment highlights a pivotal time in U.S. history that changed our nation forever.”
Scheduled events for the weekend:
Saturday, March 25, 2006
9:00 Park opens
10:00 Cavalry Demonstration in Main Field
10:30 Pine Needle Basket Forum behind Museum
11:00 Artillery Demonstration in Main Field
11:30 Infantry Demonstration in Main Field
12:00 Duel in Main Field / Lunch with Zachary High Band
1:00 Civil War Dance Class behind Museum
2:00 Battle in Main Field
3:00 Medical Demonstration at Museum Foot Bridge
3:30 Civil War Baseball game in Main Field (visitor participation)
5:00 Park Closes
Sunday, March 26, 2006
9:00 Park opens
10:00 Reenactor Church Service at Museum Cannon Platform
11:00 Cavalry Demonstration in Main Field
11:30 Infantry Demonstration in Main Field
12:00 Duel in Main Field / Lunch with Zachary High Band
12:30 Artillery Demonstration in Main Field
1:30 Battle in Main Field
2:30 Medical Demonstration at Museum Foot Bridge
3:00 Civil War Baseball game in Main Field (visitor participation)
5:00 Park Closes
* All day (both days) - interpretive demonstrations at camp site next to museum tower.
* Cold drinks and Concessions are on sale by the Zachary High School Band.
* Visit the Union or Confederate campsites at your leisure.
* Living History Demonstrations provided behind Museum throughout the weekend.
* Picnic Area available across the large field.
* Visit the Sutlers to purchase authentic reproduction Civil War merchandise.
The main reenactment battles begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Port Hudson SHS 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.
There will be no admission fee for this event. The Zachary High School band will be on site to provide concessions for sale or visitors can bring their own picnic lunches. The site is located on US 61 near Zachary, about 15 minutes north of Baton Rouge.
For more information, call 1-888-677-3400 toll free or 654-3775 in the Zachary area.