The JEB Stuart Birthplace Trust announces a JEB Stuart birthday party on February 8, at Granny’s Attic antique mall in Stuart, 10:00am-2:00pm. There will be a live WHEO radio remote and free birthday cake and lemonade. The Birthplace has a vendor spot in the store with many Civil War books, prints, children’s books and toys, T-shirt, hats, coffee mugs, and many more items to sale. This event is free and op...en to the public. Granny’s Attic is located at 301 South Main Street , Stuart , VA.

General Stuart was born on February 6, 1833, at Laurel Hill, Ararat , VA. He died on May 12, 1864 after a mortal wound at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, near Richmond , VA. In 2014 we will give special attention to this famous Patrick County native, 150 years after his death. For more information call 276-251-1833.