Rebel State Historic Site
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Rebel traces its origin back to the days of the War Between the State (a.k.k. Civil War). According to a local legend, a young Confederate soldier became separated from his unit and shortly after he stopped at a spring for a drink of water the lad was spotted by three Union cavalrymen and killed.
The Barnhill family, local residents who had spoken with the soldier shortly before he was shot, discovered his body and buried him beside the road where he had died. In 1962, area residents placed a marker on the spot and began to hold annual memorial services in honor of the Unknown Confederate Soldier. Rebel State Historic Site has been established at this soldier's final resting place.
But it's the people's love for country and gospel music and their need for an attractive outdoor gathering place that has made Rebel grow and prosper. Musical programs at Rebel throughout the year commemorate the strong folk music traditions of this area of the state.
Set in the piney hills of northwestern Louisiana, the Louisiana Country Music Museum contains exhibits that tell the story of how various folk music traditions developed in this region--from early gospel and string band music to the country sounds we enjoy today. The museum, which depicts a stringed musical instrument in its architectural design, also honors the contributions of the many Louisiana natives who have become prominent in the country music and gospel music professions. The museum contains costumes, instruments and pictures that have been donated by the above mentioned performers, including Roy Acuff's fiddle and yo-yo, as well as one of Hank Williams Jr.'s shirts.
An amphitheater serves as a showplace for the ongoing musical traditions of North Louisiana. Bluegrass, country, gospel and folk concerts are some of the exciting events taking place onstage at Rebel State Historic Site. Non-profit groups are also invited to hold events at the amphitheater so that many visitors can enjoy the fine environment at Rebel SHS.[1]
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Protected Areas of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism and Department of Agriculture & Forestry |
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| State Parks | Bayou Segnette | Chemin-A-Haut | Chicot | Cypremort Point | Rairview-Riverside | Fontainebleau | Grand Isle | Jimmie Davis | Lake Bistineau | Lake Bruin | Lake Claiborne | Lake D-Arbonne | Lake Fausse Pointe | North Toledo Bend | Poverty Point Reservoir | St. Bernard | Sam Houston Jones | South Toledo Bend | Tickfaw |
| State Historic Sites | Audubon | Centenary | Fort Jesup | Fort Jackson | Fort Pike | Fort St. Jean Baptiste | Locust Grove | Longfellow-Evangeline | Los Adeas | Mansfield | Marksville | Plaquemine Lock | Port Hudson | Poverty Point | Rebel State | Rosedale Plantation | Winter Quarters |
| State Preservation Areas | Louisiana State Arboretum |
| State Forests | Alexander | Indian Creek |
| National Parks and Forests | Cane River Creole | Jean Lafitte | New Orleans Jazz | Poverty Point |
