Michael Marshall
"Gallant Creoles, A History of the Donaldsonville Canonniers"
Composed of Creole and Cajun citizen-soldiers, the Donaldsonville Canonniers were originally organized as a military company in 1837 and were one of the most active and highly regarded Louisiana units during the American Civil War. Known as the Donaldsonville Artillery during the conflict, the Canonniers were a conspicuous part of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, participating in a number of skirmishers, artillery duels, and battles, including: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, North Anna, Second Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Appomattox Station. The Canonniers reorganized in July 1875 and were eventually accepted into Federal service during the Spanish-American War, before disbanding for good in November 1898.
Though Le Compagnie d'Artillerie de Donaldson had a "reputation for undaunted courage" and a brilliant record for sixty-one years, a Baton Rouge newspaper in 1895 reported, "Pen and Press have neglected its gallant career." Until now.
Michael Marshall's interest in the Civil War began at a very young age during the conflict's centennial commemorations and family visits to battlefield parks. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and was a former World History and Publications high school teacher-- now retired.
Composed of Creole and Cajun citizen-soldiers, the Donaldsonville Canonniers were originally organized as a military company in 1837 and were one of the most active and highly regarded Louisiana units during the American Civil War. Known as the Donaldsonville Artillery during the conflict, the Canonniers were a conspicuous part of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, participating in a number of skirmishers, artillery duels, and battles, including: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, North Anna, Second Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Appomattox Station. The Canonniers reorganized in July 1875 and were eventually accepted into Federal service during the Spanish-American War, before disbanding for good in November 1898.
Though Le Compagnie d'Artillerie de Donaldson had a "reputation for undaunted courage" and a brilliant record for sixty-one years, a Baton Rouge newspaper in 1895 reported, "Pen and Press have neglected its gallant career." Until now.
Michael Marshall's interest in the Civil War began at a very young age during the conflict's centennial commemorations and family visits to battlefield parks. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and was a former World History and Publications high school teacher-- now retired.
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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 July 18.
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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 July 18.
Late Reservations: Welcomed and appreciated.
Contact: John Potts (225) 937-2782, or [email protected]
Book Raffle: There will be a selection of books or items. $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.
Facebook page: Our Facebook page has over 690 members, over 3,000 articles, videos, and photos. We have moved to https://mewe.com/groups Search for Baton Rouge Civil War Round Table.
Website: http://www.brcwrt.com
Ask someone to join you.