Poster for events held on June 6, 7, & 8, 2013 in Vicksburg, Mississippi and Tallulah, Louisiana in observance of the 150th anniversary of the battle of Milliken’s Bend.

150th Anniversary Coverage !

In the Madison Journal (Tallulah, LA):

June 12 edition – front page!

June 7 events coverage:
Book talk and signing by Linda Barnickel for her book, Milliken’s Bend: A Civil War Battle in History and Memory held at the Hermione House Museum in Tallulah.
Memorial Service on Thomastown Road

TV Coverage of Memorial Service, June 7 by FOX affiliate KARD

Photos of Vicksburg National Military Park events, June 6-8.

Many thanks to Dr. David Slay; Vicksburg National Military Park; Hermione House Museum; Geneva Williams; Tina Johnson; Mayor Eddie Beckwith, Jr.; Madison Historical Society; Kevin Pritchett; the Madison Journal; and the entire community of Tallulah, Louisiana for making these events such a success! It was an honor and a pleasure to be present for the 150th anniversary of this important event!