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Post by kathy1815 on Aug 10, 2007 14:15:26 GMT -5
Have you done any investigating at Chalmette Battlefield? I've heard some stories of soldiers walking about but have never experienced anything myself. I've been on the grounds after the park is closed to the public and at night but have never seen anything.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Aug 10, 2007 22:32:58 GMT -5
We have never conducted an investigation there, but would love to one day. Said to be the site of Louisiana's bloodiest battle, the Chalmette Battlefield is supposidly home to some of the most active battlegrounds around. The site is very impressive, knowing that so many lives were lost on such a small field. Whats even more ironic is that the battle was fought after the British actually surrended, however the news did not reach the groups in time.
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Post by spector551 on Aug 12, 2007 0:39:09 GMT -5
I know where there is the remains of an old fort out that way that can only be accessed by boat (I say "I" know but I'd actually have to get my buddy to navigate). I don't don't know if it's haunted... but it damn sure is creepy enough to be haunted. lol
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Post by Ray-LA Spirits on Aug 12, 2007 17:54:36 GMT -5
Is that Fort Jackson you are talking about?
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Post by kathy1815 on Aug 13, 2007 9:19:57 GMT -5
Actually the British had not surrendered...the Treaty of Ghent had been signed but had not been ratified at the time of the battle. And with not having FedEx or telephones at the time no one knew about it. Anyway, yes it was one of the bloodiest battles...the fog helping Jackson's army of ragtag mismatched men against the most powerful army in the world. It's quite an interesting story (myself being a volunteer at the battlefield I know a little something about it). There were deaths on both sides of the field throughout the entire battle which began in Dec. 1814 and ending that fateful day, Jan. 8, 1815. On that day, the "big battle" took place over a course of minutes, the British had nearly 2,000 dead, wounded or dying while the Americans had only 13 dead.
I've heard stories from re-enactors who have had experiences. I can say that being in the Malus-Beauregard house I have had feelings of being watched but have never had anything other than peace when I'm there.
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Post by spector551 on Aug 13, 2007 12:34:18 GMT -5
Nope, Not Ft. Jackson. This thing I'm talking about is off in the middle of the freakin swap amongst thick woods and things that bite. Seriously, it's creepy. It is simply the remnants of a fort that once was - and it also has a powder magazine there that is probably in the best shape of anything. Unfortunately, I have not been able to pin down exactly which one it is - but I have it narrowed to three.
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Post by kathy1815 on Aug 13, 2007 13:06:16 GMT -5
Is this fort in St. Bernard Parish?
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Aug 13, 2007 23:44:15 GMT -5
Actually the British had not surrendered...the Treaty of Ghent had been signed but had not been ratified at the time of the battle. And with not having FedEx or telephones at the time no one knew about it. Anyway, yes it was one of the bloodiest battles...the fog helping Jackson's army of ragtag mismatched men against the most powerful army in the world. It's quite an interesting story (myself being a volunteer at the battlefield I know a little something about it). There were deaths on both sides of the field throughout the entire battle which began in Dec. 1814 and ending that fateful day, Jan. 8, 1815. On that day, the "big battle" took place over a course of minutes, the British had nearly 2,000 dead, wounded or dying while the Americans had only 13 dead. I've heard stories from re-enactors who have had experiences. I can say that being in the Malus-Beauregard house I have had feelings of being watched but have never had anything other than peace when I'm there. Very impressive! Love to see someone who knows their facts! YOU KICK ASS! |
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Post by kathy1815 on Aug 27, 2007 9:35:58 GMT -5
Thanks Brad. I love history and researching historical sites. I've been to several battlefields and forts here in the South and have even gone up to a fort in Philadelphia. Most of that has been with re-enactments, but once the sites close to the public the re-enactors have run of the place overnight. I wish I still had some of my "strange" photos but Katrina seemed to want them more. I'd love to join your group to help with investigations and research.
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Post by kathy1815 on Aug 27, 2007 21:02:21 GMT -5
Is the fort you were wondering about named Fort Proctor down in Shell Beach? Or is it Ft. St. Philip down in Plaquemines across the river from Ft. Jackson? Ft. St. Philip is in ruins and probably most difficult to reach with the thick trees surrounding it.
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