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Rebel State Historic Site

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This area is dedicated to Louisiana folk music. Rebel traces its origins back to Civil War days. Set in the piney hills of Northwest Louisiana, this 46-acre site contains the Louisiana Country Music Museum, an amphitheater, a pavilion, picnic areas and restrooms. The museum contains exhibits that tell the story of the development of folk music traditions in the region-from early gospel and string band music to country music today.

The Fiddling Championship and musical events featuring local as well as nationally known country music acts throughout the year attracts increasing numbers of visitors.

Location: PO Box 127, 1260 Hwy 1221, Marthaville Louisiana 71450 Telephone 318-472-6255 Toll Free: 888-677-3600

Other History nearby:
(San Augustine) Ezekiel W. Cullen Home
(Many) Fort Jesup State Historic Site
(Natchitoches) Fort St. Jean Baptiste
(Natchitoches) Ft Jean Baptiste State Commemorative
(Grass Valley) Gold Quartz Discovery Site
(Cloutierville) Kate Chopin House

03/28 Coming to The Marthaville area
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.