Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

09/12/2026

We're getting Super Excited for next Saturday! We couldn't help ourselves here at the Forts and got started early!

Make sure to come by for Forts & Crafts to make your own mini fort to take home!

09/06/2026

Special thanks to our young anglers for showing off just a little bit of their catch this weekend!

Looking to catch your own haul? Stay tuned right here at Forts Randolph & Buhlow for news about our next re-stocking!

08/26/2026

One great big thank you to the Rapides Parish Library, Robertson Branch as we close our annual Summer Reading Program for 2026! This year's program was an absolute blast!

We love going out to meet the people of the parish! Especially when we get to do such grand things such as building forts like these!

Want to schedule a tour or outreach program? Get in touch at [email protected] or at (318) 484-2390 for details!

08/21/2026

Excited for our site to be among those featured in the upcoming calendar! Huge thanks to Ms. Hannah for her photo submission! 📸🗓️

🎉 🏆 🌳 I am proud to announce the winner of the 2027 Louisiana State Parks Promotional Calendar: Edward Estapa, Sunset at Fairview-Riverside State Park!

Edward's beautiful photo will be featured on the cover of the 2027 calendar, alongside 12 other monthly winners, highlighing the incredible views and amazing parks that we have to offer here in Louisiana. I hope these photos will inspire everyone to get outside and explore!

🌳 January: Jason Saucier, Chicot State Park
🌳February: Janis Jones, Jimmie Davis State Park
🌳March: Jason Saucier, Audubon Historic Site
🌳April: Cindy Hebert, Bayou Segnette State Park
🌳May: Brian Swank, Fontainebleau State Park
🌳June: Mike Duhe, South Toledo Bend State Park
🌳July: Jason Saucier, Grand Isle State Park
🌳August: Hannah Fulton, Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
🌳September: Cynthia Talbert, Lake Bistineau State Park
🌳October: Christy Fontenot, Sam Houston Jones State Park
🌳November: DeeDee Mahony, Tickfaw State Park
🌳December: Vivian Shoultz, Fontainebleau State Park

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you so much to everyone who shared their photos.

Louisiana State Parks | Chicot State Park | Jimmie Davis State Park | Bayou Segnette State Park | Fontainebleau State Park | South Toledo Bend State Park | Grand Isle State Park | Lake Bistineau State Park | Sam Houston Jones State Park | Tickfaw State Park | Audubon State Historic Site | Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

08/16/2026

Reminder for Events:

If anyone wished to RSVP or Volunteer for Programs please get in touch at our email [email protected].

08/15/2026

When October winds begin to blow,
And shadows dance in the lantern's glow,
The spirits stir and whispers call—
You're invited to tea this fall.

Come sip a cup and take your seat,
With haunting tales and tasty treats.
Hear Civil War stories from days gone by,
Of restless spirits that still wander nigh.

So gather your courage and join us there,
For tea, ghost stories, and a Halloween scare.
Step back in time... if you dare,
You never know who may join your chair!

Come for the tea, stay for the tales—
Come by for a spook-tea day at Forts Randolph and Buhlow! Guest speaker Steve Mayeux will come by to tell tales of Civil War Ghosts and Ghouls alongside a candlelit tea ceremony!

Please RSVP to [email protected] with your group details. Tickets are $10 per person attending.

08/14/2026

🎣🎣🎣Check out this BIG catch today at the park!! 27.7lb catfish!!!! 😳😳

08/14/2026

A big thank you to Martin Library of Pineville for letting us come by once again this year for our Summer Outreach Program!

Ranger Vidrine was thrilled to see so many familiar faces alongside new ones today! We hope everyone enjoyed his discussion on Guts & Glory alongside building their own little Fort Randolph!

Hope to see y'all again soon!

08/14/2026

📣 Have a tea set lying around?? Consider donating it to our park Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site. Cups and saucers needed for our larger tea programs. 🫖☕️

08/12/2026

For all you early birds, don't forget! We're heading to Martin Library in Pineville this Friday at 10AM. We'll be bringing in some new stuff so look out!

Hope to see y'all there!