Sep 21  The 1779 Battle for Baton Rouge
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 2016-09-21

Spencer Adams, a senior at Trinity Episcopal School presents today's Natchez History Minute about the Revolutionary War Battle of Baton Rouge that took place on this day, Sept. 21 in 1779. What did that battle have to do with Natchez? Well, after his defeat, British commander Dickson surrendered not only Fort Richmond but Fort Panmure in Natchez as well.  Galvez's Spanish troops would arrive in Natchez on Oct. 5.