2nd ANNUAL BATON ROUGE CIVIL WAR SYMPOSIUM
Civil War Life: Sex, Lies, and Tintypes
April 27/28/29, 2018
- How did the L.S.U. Fighting Tigers get their name?
- Why did more Confederate than Union amputees survive the war?
- How did a former C.S.A. General, missing an arm and leg, have eleven children in ten years?
Imagine taking a journey back in time when the United States were just united states, doctors used poultices, and leeches, brothels thrived, and roving bands of outlaws were a constant threat to civility.
We'll take you into the world of the terrifying Tigers as they torment and offend citizens. Learn how Louisiana's Tiger troops, from the New Orleans docks, strike terror into the hearts of US and CSA soldiers.
Our speakers will take you on a journey back in time as they impart new insights and knowledge you will surely want to share with friends.
As you browse through the vendor's wares, and peruse the interactive displays and artifacts you wll get a sense of what life was like.
Make plans with your friends, to join us for this fun and educational event.
We'll take you into the world of the terrifying Tigers as they torment and offend citizens. Learn how Louisiana's Tiger troops, from the New Orleans docks, strike terror into the hearts of US and CSA soldiers.
Our speakers will take you on a journey back in time as they impart new insights and knowledge you will surely want to share with friends.
As you browse through the vendor's wares, and peruse the interactive displays and artifacts you wll get a sense of what life was like.
Make plans with your friends, to join us for this fun and educational event.
Speakers:
Steven Davis Ph.D - Keeping the Homefires Burning: Women and Children's roles
Terry Jones Ph.D - The Louisiana Tigers Revisited: The Terrifying Tigers
Bill Gurley Ph.D - The Casebook of Texas Surgeon Dr. Dye
Sam Hyde Ph.D - The Steamy Side of War: Brothels, Sexual Violence, and the Implications of Civil War Criminal Behavior
Steven Davis Ph.D - Keeping the Homefires Burning: Women and Children's roles
Terry Jones Ph.D - The Louisiana Tigers Revisited: The Terrifying Tigers
Bill Gurley Ph.D - The Casebook of Texas Surgeon Dr. Dye
Sam Hyde Ph.D - The Steamy Side of War: Brothels, Sexual Violence, and the Implications of Civil War Criminal Behavior
Friday Evening: April 27, 2018
The evening starts at 7:00 pm
Cash bar
An opportunity to meet and talk to the speakers.
Delicious hors d'oeuvres
The evening starts at 7:00 pm
Cash bar
An opportunity to meet and talk to the speakers.
Delicious hors d'oeuvres
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Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Bacon wrapped Shrimp
Marinara Meatballs Catfish Fingers Sausage Pieces |
Fruit and Cheese Display
Fresh Vegetable Crudités Assorted Finger Sandwiches Coffee Fruit Punch |
Saturday: April 28, 2018:
Arrive at 8:00 am, pick up your packet, browse vendors and view displays.
The program begins at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00pm
During the day the speakers will sell and sign books.
Vendors have civil war related items for sale.
Interactive History Displays
A complementary afternoon snack is included
Book and Relic Vendors Living History and Historic Displays
Book Raffle and Grand Raffle Four Excellent Speakers
Delicious buffet lunch:
Green salad Roasted Turkey Breast
Catfish Fingers Top Round of Beef
Sautéed Green Beans Cornbread Dressing
Green Peas with Mushrooms Winter Blend Veggies
Tea and Coffee Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Arrive at 8:00 am, pick up your packet, browse vendors and view displays.
The program begins at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00pm
During the day the speakers will sell and sign books.
Vendors have civil war related items for sale.
Interactive History Displays
A complementary afternoon snack is included
Book and Relic Vendors Living History and Historic Displays
Book Raffle and Grand Raffle Four Excellent Speakers
Delicious buffet lunch:
Green salad Roasted Turkey Breast
Catfish Fingers Top Round of Beef
Sautéed Green Beans Cornbread Dressing
Green Peas with Mushrooms Winter Blend Veggies
Tea and Coffee Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Friday night begins with live music, a cash bar, and tasty hors d'oeuvres. After the introduction, you can peruse the vendors wares as they set up, meet the speakers and connect with friends.
Saturday - get there at 8am to discover all there is to do. After you get your symposium packet you can visit historic displays, relic and book dealers, until 9AM when the program starts. You will find items from mini balls to antique button jewelry, plus the books you just have to have. Visit the our multiple interactive displays from an old country doctor to 1/32 scale brown water navy models. Each display is manned with an interpreter to explain and enrich your knowledge. The Speakers will end about mid afternoon with a final speaker Q and A. Then get ready to win in the raffle and the Grand Raffle.
Sunday from 10AM to 12PM a free Port Hudson Firepower Tour
We will watch the video, tour the museum, have a musket loading and firing demonstration.
You will see how to load and fire the big 42 pound cannon. The last stop on the tour is the Sawyer Cannon, just reconditioned. More details later. Be sure to bring a folding chair.
3.67 Sawyer Cannon details
We will watch the video, tour the museum, have a musket loading and firing demonstration.
You will see how to load and fire the big 42 pound cannon. The last stop on the tour is the Sawyer Cannon, just reconditioned. More details later. Be sure to bring a folding chair.
3.67 Sawyer Cannon details
Where: The Tracey Center 1800 South Acadian Thruway |
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Reception and Symposium total = $130.00
Symposium, only = $95.00
Speaker Reception, only = $35.00
Symposium only = $50 for students, teachers bringing a student, active military, police and fire fighters
$375.00 for groups of 5
What are you waiting for? Join us and we will see you there!
Contact: John Potts for registration details (225) 937-2782, brcwrt@att.net
or fill out the Registration form ( BELOW) and mail it with a check or money order to:
or fill out the Registration form ( BELOW) and mail it with a check or money order to:
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John Edwards
10322 Overton Ford Road Ethel, LA 70730 |
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Pay with PayPal or a credit card with this form.
Please help us by passing this information on to friends. Thank You
