Port Hudson National Cemetery

honor those who served

going here to pay tribute to those who served and gave their all in the name of freedom. no greater love than one who is willing to die for another

honor those who served

going here to pay tribute to those who served and gave their all in the name of freedom. no greater love than one who is willing to die for another

Very interesting place

Port Hudson is home of a Civil War siege when the first Black Union soldiers were used in combat and won.

Very interesting place

Port Hudson is home of a Civil War siege when the first Black Union soldiers were used in combat and won.

In search of my relative

I always make a point of visiting national cemeteries when I'm traveling. This visit was special to me because I was in search of a relative. One of my relatives was with the 81st USCT and was buried...