Port Hudson LA

[4th Miss Cav]

  These were dug between 2000 and 2016 on private property in Port Hudson LA.  The 20# parrot shell in the center actually went into the ground and blew apart.  I was able to find about 90% of the shell.  In the center front are two that hit and stuck together.  One is a .54 and the other is a .58.  There were cannon ball frags everywhere.  I literally would make piles and pull  my kids wagon to bring them out.  Found some pretty rare British Sea Service bullets. Lots of .69 French Triangle Bases also. 

[ScottG]

    That is a beautiful display David, tons of hard work and effort but along with that comes great stories about each item and where they were found.   Scott

[Kurt Barickman]

Very interesting; visited that battlefield two weeks ago.

 

Kurt

[4th Miss Cav]

Kurt,

  I hope you enjoyed your trip.  It really is a well preserved park. Unfortunately it can be very hot and humid here as I’m sure you quickly found out. 
 

David

[katieony]

Quite the collection!

[Kurt Barickman]

On 7/23/2024 at 8:13 PM, 4th Miss Cav said:

Kurt,

  I hope you enjoyed your trip.  It really is a well preserved park. Unfortunately it can be very hot and humid here as I’m sure you quickly found out. 
 

David

I did after we spent the early afternoon at Whitney Plantation. The museum had some great treasures as well. The next day was Vicksburg.

 

Kurt