“Considerable Obstinacy”: The Origins of the 11th Louisiana Infantry, African Descent
Vicksburg National Military Park to Host a Special Program on the stories of the African American soldiers who Served in 11th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent)
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Isaiah Tadlock
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On March 16, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a special program “Considerable Obstinacy”: The Origins of the 11th Louisiana Infantry, African Descent presented by Isaiah Tadlock.The 11th Louisiana Infantry, (African Descent) formally organized as part of the U.S. Army, in May 1863. Within weeks of their enlistment, the 11th LA Inf. (A.D.) successfully defended themselves and the Mississippi River landing from an attack by Texas Confederate forces. Although the 11th LA Inf. (A.D.) was comprised of men who recently self-manumitted themselves from nearby plantations, their military records indicate many of the U.S. soldiers were born in other “slave states” and transported south as part of the U.S. domestic slave trade. Their records also reveal the diversity of skills obtained during their enslavement, noting some were highly skilled craftsman. The valor displayed by the 11th LA Inf. (A.D.) at Milliken’s Bend was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, demonstrating to the world the African American U.S. soldiers’ ability and determination to fight for their “Freedom.”
Join us in discovering more about the origins, successes, and sacrifices of the 11th LA Inf. (A.D.) in the Civil War era.
An entrance pass will not be required to join the event at the Visitor Center, however an entrance pass will still be required to access the tour road.
For more information on the Under-Told Stories Speaker Series
Co-Sponsored by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign
Event Time:
11AM-12PM
Location:
Visitor Center Theater
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
About the Speaker: Isaiah Tadlock is an amateur genealogist and an adjunct professor of history at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas. He has researched the battle of Milliken’s Bend and the regiments that fought it since 2011. Mr. Tadlock's is currently working on a book concerning this research.
Last updated: March 8, 2024