“Christmas on the Homefront” Presentation at Mansfield State Historic Site

December 5, 2019 - On Saturday, December 14, come learn what holiday treats were popular on the Homefront, North and South, during the American Civil War. Period sweets such as gingerbread cookies, peppermint sticks and molasses taffy will be available for sampling, as well as coffee. The Christmas traditions of the era and how families of soldiers in the field celebrated the holidays during the war will also be discussed. The program will start at 2:00 in the museum theater.

Mansfield State Historic Site is located on LA Highway 175, three miles south of the town of Mansfield, Louisiana. Admission is $4 per person ages 4-61; seniors 62 and over and children 3 and under are admitted free. For more information call 318.872.1474 locally or 888.677.6267 toll free.