PRESS RELEASE

Oct. 17, 2014

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

celine@iberiatravel.com

iberiatravel.com

Iberia Parish Convention

and Visitors Bureau

Shadows-on-the-Teche to offer free admission for Civil War Encampments

Shadows-on-the-Teche's encampment weekend Nov. 1 - 2, 2014 will be free of charge to all visitors, thanks to a generous donation by Iberia Preservation Alliance.

The Bayou Teche Campaigns were vital to the Federal advance into the heart of Louisiana. Shadows-on-the-Teche will provide visitors with a living picture of what the Civil War era must have been like for the residents of New Iberia.

From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Civil War re-enactors will portray the invasion of the Teche region, the occupation of Shadows-on-the-Teche in 1863 and other events. They will also present demonstrations, including marching drills, camp life, artillery firing and many other scenarios.

On Saturday at 2 p.m., Iberia Preservation Alliance and the New Iberia Main Street Program will present New Iberia Beneath the Balconies on the Shadows' gallery.

Before the performance, visitors can enjoy "Lunch, Shopping and Music by the Berry Classics" in downtown New Iberia from noon to 2 p.m. Shops will be open and lunch will be available in Bouligny Plaza and at local restaurants.

For more information, contact Shadows-on-the-Teche at 337-369-6446 or email cschramm@savingplaces.org.

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Shadows on the teche civil war encampment

Shadows on the Teche Civil War Encampment Couple in Costume

The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official parish marketing agency promoting New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre as a destination. Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, media, entertainment industry, and the travel trade including group tour planners, meeting planners, sports planners and special event planners. The bureau operates a parish welcome center located at 2513 Hwy. 14 in New Iberia.

For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit IberiaTravel.com

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