Mark Hidlebaugh

Brice Crossroads
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June 16, 2022

The Civil War saw many great battles with  both sides fighting for their respective causes.  Perhaps the most widely known are Gettysburg, Shiloh and Vicksburg.  However, in this presentation, guests will learn of a lesser known battle from the war that equaled those famous battles in  ferocity  and impact.

Mark Hidlebaugh will guide guests in an exploration of the battle of Brice’s Crossroads while utilizing audio, video, and personal accounts from the soldiers themselves who experienced it.  

Iowa native Mark Hidlebaugh has shared his knowledge of the life of the common soldier through participating in living history programs and giving presentations for more than 40 years.  A lifelong student of the Civil War, his idea of a perfect vacation is visiting and studying Civil War battlefields with his wife, Shelby. He has also umpired Little League baseball and softball as well as volunteered his time coaching Special Olympics basketball.

​Guests will also have a chance to examine authentically recreated gear these soldiers carried

Place: Drusilla Seafood, 3482 Drusilla Lane  http://drusillaplace.com/
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm Doors open, Meeting begins 7:00 pm, End 8:30 to 9:00pm.

Meeting Cost:   $30.00 includes tax, tip, food and fun. Purchase of a meal is optional.

Reservations: Please make a reservation(s) to attend this meeting by Tuesday March 15.
Late Reservations: Welcomed and appreciated.

Contact: John Potts (225) 937-2782, or brcwrt@att.net 

Book Raffle: There will be a selection of books or items. $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.

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Website - http://www.brcwrt.com