Devil's Elbow Guided Hike and Tour
Port Hudson State Historic Site 236 Hwy. 61, Jackson, Louisiana 70748
Image courtesy of Port Hudson State Historic Site
Visitors of all ages are invited to a special "Devil's Elbow" tour at Port Hudson State Historic Site's battlefield. This excursion will begin at the park's museum with a car caravan through old Port Hudson, along the historic bluff's to the site's location. The "Devil's Elbow" was a heavily-defended Confederate strongpoint. Colorful accounts of life in the trenches at Port Hudson will be shared. This section of the battlefield is normally inaccessible throughout the year. 9 am–noon. Free. lastateparks.com.