Federal troops marched through Southwest Louisiana during the Bayou Teche Campaign from April-November 1863 extending control from the Mississippi to the Western borderlands and North toward Alexandria, LA. Join local teacher Loren Klein as we explore the stories of Union and Confederate soldiers, civilians, and those enslaved in the region.

The event will be held on Thursday, September 4, at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). A light reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Loren Klein is an Academically Gifted Science teacher at Edgar Martin Middle School in Lafayette, and has been teaching science and history for 19 years. He is a lifelong lover of military history with a focus on naval history. He began researching the Civil War in Acadiana as a part of his YouTube channel that focuses on Louisiana geography and history.

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