The massive records of the Freedmen’s Bureau (more formally, the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands) are now available online. FamilySearch, the National Archives, and the mobilization of thousands of volunteers made this effort possible. Among these records are … Continue reading →
I’ve recently received several questions asking where Confederates from the battle of Milliken’s Bend were buried. Unfortunately, I don’t have a firm answer. Before the Confederates left Milliken’s Bend, they stayed nearby for a couple of hours before withdrawing to … Continue reading →
The poster above is featured in the online portal for the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The broadside was issued on July 6, and prominently mentions both Port Hudson and Milliken’s Bend as examples … Continue reading →
Outstanding post in commemoration of the 153rd anniversary of the battle of Milliken’s Bend, featuring profiles, details, and photographs of some of the men who fought with the 16th Texas Cavalry (Dismounted). Good reading, and a worthy tribute and memorial.
Continue reading →In anticipation of my upcoming appearance at Chuck Beard’s ever-popular East Side Storytellin‘ event on Tues. June 7 – the 153rd anniversary of the battle – I thought I’d take this moment to provide a quick run-down on some of … Continue reading →