Vicksburg National Military Park To Host Special Program About 11th Louisiana Infantry

Saturday, March 16, 2024 11 AM-12 PM

The 11^th Louisiana Infantry, (African Descent) formally organized as part of the U.S. Army, in May 1863. Within weeks of their enlistment, the 11^th LA Inf. (A.D.) successfully defended themselves and the Mississippi River landing from an attack by Texas Confederate forces. Although the 11th LA Inf. (A.D.) was comprised of men who recently self-manumitted themselves from nearby plantations, their military records indicate many of the U.S. soldiers were born in other “slave states” and transported south as part of the U.S. domestic slave trade. Their records also reveal the diversity of skills obtained during their enslavement, noting some were highly skilled craftsman. The valor displayed by the 11^th LA Inf. (A.D.) at Milliken’s Bend was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, demonstrating to the world the African American U.S. soldiers’ ability and determination to fight for their “Freedom.”

Join us in discovering more about the origins, successes, and sacrifices of the 11^th LA Inf. (A.D.) in the Civil War era.

Co-Sponsored by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign

Location:
Visitor Center Theater
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183