UPDATE ON PLEASANT HILL 2021

 

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Compatriots, Below is the schedule of events for the 2021 Battle of Pleasant Hill. In Louisiana, there are two strong pro-Confederate areas. One is Camp Moore and the other Pleasant Hill. All of us who support, promote & defend our Southern Heritage should take the time to support any activities held in these places. We have great opportunities to help these areas grow and spread our mission for protecting & preserving our Louisiana History. Whether you are a reenactor who decides to do living history & fight on the battlefield or an onlooker that comes out with friends & family to watch the activities, everyone has the ability to support and promote one of the best reenactments in the state while drawing attention to our Mission and our Charge. Please make plans to attend and participate in some way. We change the narrative by becoming the narrative.  Forward the Colors, Brian "Vex" McClure 1st Lt. Commander Louisiana Division, SCV *** 2021 Battle of Pleasant Hill Re-enactment Schedule of Events April 9-11, 2021 The Battle of Pleasant Hill re-enactments and activities in the re-enactors camp will take place 3 miles north of Pleasant Hill at 23271 Hwy. 175, Pelican, LA. Friday, April 9, 2021 9 AM – 1 PM School Day Saturday, April 10, 2021 6:30 AM – 9 AM Breakfast – Battlefield Hall 10 AM Battle of Pleasant Hill Parade – Downtown Pleasant Hill 11 AM Battle of Pleasant Hill program at Mansfield State Historic Site 12 PM – 1 PM Guest Speaker: Donne Kennedy, “They Fought for Us” – Battlefield Hall 1:30 PM Opening Ceremonies 2 PM Battle Reenactment 6:30 Luminary Memorial Ceremony – Battlefield (FREE and open to the public) 7 PM Period Ball and Court Presentation – Elam-O’pry House (Period dress suggested) Sunday, April 11, 2021 6:30 AM – 9 AM Breakfast – Battlefield Hall 10 AM – 12 AM Open Camp Activities 10 AM Church Services – Elam O’Pry House (open to all) 11 AM to 12 PM Guest Speaker: Richard Holloway, “Bravery on Display: The Charge of the Texas Cavalry and Other Stories at Pleasant Hill” – Battlefield Hall 1 PM Crowning Ceremony of 2020-2021 Miss Battle of Pleasant Hill followed by Opening Ceremony 2 PM Battle Re-enactment

DECORATION DAY SERVICES

 

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Beauregard Camp 130

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

Mark your calendars!   Beauregard Camp 130 would like to invite everyone to join us for our revival of the old Decoration Day tradition at Metairie Cemetery on Saturday, April 3rd. Attached is the flyer with full details. This year we will visit almost 60 tombs to leave flowers, ribbons, bows, and other mementos to show the world our heroes are not forgotten. The day will start with an old fashion picnic on the lawn of the Army of Northern Virginia Tumulus.   Decoration Day is the precursor to our modern Memorial Day celebration. The South started it! This is a great family event. Kids of all ages welcome.   Deo Vindice, Deo Gratias.   Beauregard Camp 130

Decoration Day Flyer

FORREST FUNERAL FUND

 

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Forrest Funeral Fund Compatriots, As I am sure you are aware, there is a plan in the works for the re-internment of General and Mrs. Forrest at Elm Springs. Some needed steps are finally starting to happen and we hope to have the ceremony this fall. You are also probably aware that this ceremony is not budgeted and requires multiple fundraising resources to cover costs. Here is one of those ideas which I hope you will all adopt. Throughout Southern history, when a family member passes the rest of the family will meet to pool their resources together to cover the expense of the funeral. I feel confident that we consider the General and his wife to be a part of our family. Our most frequent family gatherings are our monthly camp meetings. I am asking us all to have a donation jar (or hat, etc.) for the Forrest Funeral Fund at your April camp meeting. Please announce to your camps in advance of the meeting that this will be happening so they can prepare to bring their donation. Then send your camp's donation to HQ marked for the Forrest Funeral Fund. As many camps as we have, I believe this could be a significant addition to the fundraising for this once in a life time event. Deo Vindice Chuck McMichael 71st Commander in Chief Sons of Confederate Veterans

GENERAL MOUTON STATUE FUNDRAISER

 

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Gentlemen, After several COVID related continuances, the fight in court to protect the Mouton statue in Lafayette is about to get back underway. In the past, the Mouton Chapter of the UDC, which is party to the case, has solicited funds to pay attorney fees and it has been much appreciated. With that said, attorney fees don't stop as the case continues and the Mouton Chapter is once again in need of your donations. At this point, a bill for $1,500 is coming due March 19th with an additional $2,500 due the end of April and $2,500 due by the the end of May. Jessica McChesney is spearheading the fight and fundraiser and will gladly accept donations by way of checks, money orders, cash apps, Venmo, etc. She is even willing to come and pick up donations in person if need be. Checks can be made out to CASH or UDC Mouton Chapter. They can be mailed to Jessica at 1400 East Bayou Pkwy, Unit 4C, Lafayette, La 70508. She can be reached via cell phone at 337-298-0070 and/or email at Jtallchic23@aol.com should anyone want to contact her directly to make a donation or have any questions. The Mouton Camp stands with Jessica and the ladies of the Mouton Chapter in this fight and is doing all it can to assist them. Please consider helping them individually and as Camps and donate what you can. The protective order on the statue is solid but because of the efforts of those who want to see the statue removed, it must be defended and the Mouton Chapter is standing up. YOS, Charles Lauret Adjutant, Mouton Camp 778 Chief of Staff, LA Division