| When: | Back to Calendar February 20, 2015 – February 22, 2015 (all-day) |
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March the same grounds General Nathan Bedford Forrest army did and where his brother Col. Jeffrey Forrest died February 22, 1864. Step back in time to the Black Prairie during the War for the Southern Independence. Relive the crisis and heroism during the battles on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. February 20 is School Days starting at 9 a.m. Okolona is located 5 miles west on Highway 41. All reenactors welcome-North, South, Military, Civilian, Sutlers. Also visit Historic Confederate Cemetery on 300 South Church Street where over 800 Confederate soldiers are buried. For more information call Joanna Carter (662) 891-6432 or register at www.battleofokolona.com.