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Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

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A picnic under the oaks next to the Red River; one more reason to visit here. The site is located on the banks of the Red River in Pineville.

Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site is a Civil War site operated by the Louisiana Office of State Parks.

11/12/2026

Have you RSVP'd Yet? Snowed In at the Forts is still coming!

We'd love to have y'all here as we kick off the holiday season with merry food and music!

📅 Saturday, December 12th
⏰ 11AM - 1PM
📍 135 Riverfront St., Pineville, LA. 71360

Everything kicks off at 11AM with our wonderful tea ceremony, then at Noon we are proud to announce the return of The Riverwind Trio as they play Christmas Classics!

RSVPs are still available! Just go to:

https://form.jotform.com/263004213429144

Fill the form out and we will get in touch with options to pay early!

Happy Holidays! We hope to see y'all here!

11/07/2026

Campfire Cooking with Ranger Vidrine is in full swing! Come by between now and noon to sample some authentic rations! 🥘

11/06/2026

Just one more day until the fires get lit and the cookin' starts!

The program is still starting at 10AM Sharp tomorrow. We hope to see y'all there as we cook like its 1864!

11/05/2026

Just a couple more days until Campfire Cookin' Returns!

Planning to join in? Come by Forts Randolph and Buhlow, Saturday, November 7th at 10AM! We'd love to see y'all there!

11/04/2026

🔥WHAT'S COOKIN' AT THE FORTS?! 🔥

They say “A watched pot never boils…” but we think Ranger Vidrine might have something to say about that! 👀

🔥CAMPFIRE COOKIN' IS THIS WEEKEND!🔥

Don’t forget to join us THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, for a morning of history, fire, and good old-fashioned campfire cooking!

Ever wondered how soldiers prepared their meals over an open fire during the Civil War? Come see Ranger Vidrine fire up the cooking pots and bring a little taste of the past to life!

🗓️ Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site
135 Riverfront St., Pineville, LA

Come for the history, stay for the cookin'!

Bring the family, invite a friend, and spend your Saturday morning stepping back in time!

10/31/2026

We're still getting food ready for Campfire Cookin' next Saturday, but to tide you over until then we made a lovely batch of delicious Hardtack.

Want to hear more about it, or about the man in the picture right next to it? Come by from 10AM to Noon November 7th and hear all about them both as we prepare a soldier's feast!

10/29/2026

The Stamp is Here!

We are happy to announce our participation in the Louisiana State Parks Passport Program!

Come get your Fort Randolph and Buhlow Page Stamped to help get fabulous prizes!!

Address

135 Riverfront Street
Pineville, LA
71360

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(318) 484-2390

Website

https://www.lastateparks.com/historic-sites/forts-randolph-buhlow-state-historic-site

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