24TH ANNUAL CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT AND LIVING HISTORY AT LAUREL HILL
October 5, 2014
October 4th and 5th at Laurel Hill in Ararat is the event that pays a special tribute to General J.E.B Stuart, the famous Patrick County native, on the 150th anniversary of his passing.
The event will feature authentic Civil War reenactors, including Gen. Robert E. Lee, Gen. Stonewall Jackson, Gen James Longstreet, Gen. A.P. Hill and Gen. J.E.B. Stuart.
Civil War Battles, a Saturday night dance, candlelight tour, and a Sunday morning church service and of course the 1800's fashion show given by Shirley Keene who has designed and made most of these fashions.
A display of Civil War artifacts and items such as books, prints, mugs, t-shirts and much more will be available for purchase.
Laurel Hill is located at 1091 Ararat Highway and the encampment will be open to the public from 9:00am till 4:30pm.
Admission is $8.00 per person and children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is free.
For more information you may call: 276-251-1833 or visit the website: www.jebstuart.org
