The Christmas traditions of the era and how families of Civil War soldiers in the field celebrated yuletide season will be discussed during this informative presentation. Period holiday sweets such as gingerbread cookies, peppermint sticks, and molasses taffy will be available for sampling, as well as coffee. The program begins at 2 p.m.
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, toll-free 888.677.6267.
