A campaign event set in the piney woods of Northwest Louisiana replicating
the advance of General Nathaniel P. Banks’ Federal Army during the spring
of 1864.

Participants will portray members of General Richard Taylor’s embattled
Confederate Army hastily retreating in the face of the Union onslaught.

Our scenario is lifted from the days preceding the epic Battle of Mansfield
when men from both armies moved in the densely wooded terrain north and
west of Natchitoches, Louisiana, an area often referred to as “a howling wilderness”
in diaries and letters.

Veterans of Banks’ Grand Retreat, a similar event held in the spring of 2007,
will have an idea of what to expect. For those who failed to join the ranks
earlier,come ready to march, fight, and perform the duties of a Civil War
soldier.  Toughness of body and of mind are critical.  Discipline and military
deportment are expected.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(as of 2.23.09)

DIRECTIONS FOR EVENT:
(click here)

MAPS FOR EVENT:
(click here Map 1   Map2) Check back often and look for updates and announcements.

We look forward to seeing you March 10-14, 2009.