Since writing two days ago, we have had a severe battle with the enemy ... and three companies of the First Louisiana cavalry, of the Nineteenth, were attacked by a small body of rebels, but ...

Muller, who has been researching Civil War history in the region ... to our understanding of the War in Louisiana, Muller ...

The following five stories are a great place to start if you’re interested in learning about historic places, people and ...

Two years into the Civil War, black soldiers prepared for ... In their first major battle, at Port Hudson, Louisiana on May 27, 1863, African Americans proved their courage beyond a doubt.

In sum, what does the future hold for the separation of church and state in America? The battle over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law may provide us with our first glimpse. JTA has documented ...

Matthew Ward, PhD, assistant professor of history, will give a presentation on his book, Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana ... the Civil War, they think about famous generals and big battles ...