Once in a great while the human spirit rises above the divisive spirit of partisanship that seems to hold sway throughout much of human history, and people reach across borders, political parties, even battle lines, to touch one another’s lives in a way that expresses the fact that we are all, when the facades are taken away, part of one another.
In April of 1863, during the bloody siege on Port Hudson – the last great battle of the American Civil War – such an act took place in St. Francisville, Louisiana. In recognition of the historical importance of that moment, the city of St. Francisville hosts an annual reenactment of the burial of Union Commander John E. Hart in the cemetery of Grace Episcopal Church, and of the historically significant events that led up to it.
We invite you to join us in being part of this unique and significant historical event. More than a reenactment of a single act of war, this event celebrates the best of humanity as it shines even in the darkest of times. Such was the case on The Day The War Stopped in St. Francisville, Louisiana on June 11, 1863.
Learn more about the burial of Commander Hart from our extensive historical account, then find out details about the reenactment so that you can join us on this special day.
Links to other Internet resources (including historical information and information about St. Francisville) will help you appreciate the significance of the reenactment and enjoy your time in historic St. Francisville.
