I’m excited to announce that the Louisiana Office of Tourism has approved a new historical marker for Milliken’s Bend! Although a marker once existed in the countryside off Thomastown Road, it has been missing for several years now. That marker … Continue reading →
The Vicksburg Post just announced a new exhibit at the Vicksburg Civil War Museum, honoring the Union soldiers who fought at Milliken’s Bend. “Courage. Sacrifice. Freedom.” it proclaims. Remarking that most of the men who died at Milliken’s Bend now … Continue reading →
Nine regiments – five Union and four Confederate – are known to have participated in the battle of Milliken’s Bend. The Texas units were the 19th, 17th, and 16th Texas Infantry, and the 16th Texas Dismounted Cavalry. On the Union … Continue reading →
Among the first steps taken by freedpeople, after reuniting with their family or securing their freedom and safety, was to learn to read and write. Numerous “Freedmen’s Schools” were established throughout Union-occupied territory in the South. In the spring of … Continue reading →
On this anniversary of the Battle of Milliken’s Bend, consider these accounts of the fighting, recorded first-hand by men who were there. David West, 23rd Iowa Infantry (US) The fight took place at Miliken’s Bend. The Rebels were commanded by … Continue reading →
