Rebel State Historic Site is located approximately 25 miles west of Natchitoches on La. 1221. Interstate travelers should take the Natchitoches/Many exit and head west to Robeline then turn onto La. 120 to Marthaville. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years) and features the Louisiana Country Music Museum, an amphitheater and picnic area. Admission to the museum is $2 per person . Schools groups, Church groups, Children ( 3 and under) and seniors (62 and over) are admitted free.
Home of the Louisiana Country
Music Museum and the
Resting Place of the Unknown Confederate Soldier
Phone: 1-888-677-3600
Website: www.lastateparks.com/rebel/rebel.htm
Rebel State Historic Site
1260 Hwy 1221
Marthaville, LA 71450
Phone: 1-888-677-3600
Fax: 318-472-9317
E-mail:[email protected]
Example Spring Festival Calendar (Friday/Saturday)
12:00 p.m.
Spring festival begins with the opening of foods and arts and crafts vendors
7:00 p.m.
7 th Annual Harmonica Contest
Harmonicas will be awarded to 1 st , 2 nd , & 3 rd place winners. Check-in by 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:00-10:25 "Tunes and Techniques for Mountain Dulcimers" Presented by Peggy Carter
10:35-12:00 "Beyond Melody for Hammer Dulcimers" Presented by Peggy Carter
10:45 a.m . Jodonna Hardy-vocalist/guitarist
11:30 a.m . Sarah Barrett-vocalist
12:15 a.m. Celeste and Justin Bolton -vocalist/drumist
1:00 p.m. Hog-calling Contest
1:45 p.m . Larry Taylor-vocalist/guitarist
2:30 p.m. Jennifer Honeycutt-vocalist
3:00 p.m . Dulcimer Contest Registration
3:30 p.m . Dulcimer Contest-Mountain
4:30 p.m. Dulcimer Contest-Hammer
All programs are subject to change.
Come and enjoy the food, the fun, the friends and the festivities at the 5th Annual Rebel Spring Festival . The festivities will begin on April 28 at noon, with an assortment of food and arts and crafts on the grounds. At 7 p.m. , the 7th Annual Rebel Harmonica Contest will kick off the weekend music celebration. On Saturday, we will have musical performances throughout the day, a hog calling contest and a dulcimer workshop and contest. So, bring the family and plan to have lots of fun!