Battle of Pleasant Hill

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Battle of Pleasant Hill

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Early April

Weekend closest to April 8-9 as that is when the actual battle took place.
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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.
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Mary Beth Tarver (center) pictured with Truman Durr (right) at the Pleasant Hill Tavern on the re-enactment site.

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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
Thomas W. Hardee- Treasurer: (318) 796-3697
Scott Solice – Re-enactment Coordinator: (318) 458-4867
email to Battle of Pleasant Hill: bph@cp-tel.net

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