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Battle of Pleasant Hill

Early April - Weekend closest to April 9th, the date the actual battle took place in 1864 - (Refer to April calendar for specific dates)


Re-enactment of a Civil War rebel victory. Held each April in Pleasant Hill, La. Realistic re-enactments of battles, field medical services and a war-time marriage ceremony are among events held. Has over 700 re-enactors and attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors each year.

The annual Battle of Pleasant Hill re-enactment recreates the largest Civil War engagement that occured West of the Mississippi River. 25,000 Union soldiers went head-to-head with 15,000 Confederate soldiers. The Union soldiers were led by Gen. Nathaniel Banks and the Confederate soldiers were led by Gen. Richard Taylor. This re-enactment is the only annual event of its kind that takes place on the actual site of the original conflict.

Event Officials

  • Contact for Information
         Mary Lee – 318/796-2777
  • Truman Durr - Chairman: (318) 796-3478
  • Walter Lee - Vice Chairman: (318) 796-2202 wclee@cp-tel.net
  • Mary Lee - Secretary: (318) 796-2777
    Wanda Pulzone - Treasurer: (318) 796-2777
  • Scott Solice - Re-enactment Coordinator: (318) 686-8545
  • email to Battle of Pleasant Hill:   bph@cp-tel.net

Visit the Battle of Pleasant Hill website at http://www.cp-tel.net/bph

Mary Beth Tarver (center) pictured with Truman Durr (right) at the Pleasant Hill Tavern on the re-enactment site.
Mary Beth Tarver (center) pictured with Truman Durr (right) at the Pleasant Hill Tavern on the re-enactment site.


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