It was truly an honor to be asked to participate in the African Ancestral Celebration held in Tallulah, Louisiana, marking the 156th anniversary of the battle of Milliken’s Bend, held June 7-9, 2019. Apetebi Adrian and Baba Obahnjoko and all … Continue reading →
Tickets are now available for the African Ancestral Celebration commemorating Milliken’s Bend, to be held in Tallulah, Louisiana, June 7-9, 2019. I am honored to be asked to participate in this event as the keynote speaker on Saturday. Full details, … Continue reading →
One of the last acts of David Batey was to sketch this spectacular image of the fighting at Milliken’s Bend, and send it home to his family. Batey was a private in Company C, 17th Texas Infantry (Allan’s regiment) … Continue reading →
Preface: I usually keep this blog focused exclusively on stories related to Milliken’s Bend. However, the shocking events of August 12 at Charlottesville, VA and the ongoing debate over Confederate monuments compelled me to write this piece. It’s not about … Continue reading →
Lt. Col. Cyrus Sears would command the far right wing of the Union defensive line at Milliken’s Bend, and it was two companies of his 11th Louisiana who made their stand behind some cotton bales that brought a devastating enfilading … Continue reading →