University at The Oaks presents 'Generals and Soldiers' | Arts & Culture

University at The Oaks will present a four-week series with a Civil War theme starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, at The Oaks' location at 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road in Shreveport.

“Louisiana Sesquicentennial: Generals and Soldiers” will explore notable figures in the War Between the States  and will be lead by LSUS history professors Gary Joiner, Ph.D., and Cheryl White, Ph.D .

Topics will include “The Devil in Dixie: Gen. Benjamin Butler” (Feb. 4); “The Louisiana Tigers: Louisiana Troops in Northern Virginia” (Feb. 11); “Gen. Richard Taylor” (Feb. 18); and “The Fighting Bishop: Leonidas Polk (Feb. 25).

University at The Oaks is open to the public. There is a $25 fee for non-residents and registration is required.

To register or get more information, contact The Oaks at wkhs.com or by calling 212-8225.