1st Annual Highland Games and Festival was held at Laurel Hill, birthplace of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, Ararat, VA. on April 26, 2008

Event Sponsor: J. E. B. Stuart Preservation Trust, Inc. Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA Special Attractions were: Blacksmith demonstrations Weaving demonstrations Border Collie and Sheepherding by Craig Rogers from Border Spring Farm Highland Cattle by Peter Houchins, Running River Ranch Music by Jamestown Pipe and Drums, DorNel Pratt and Celthix Vendors and exhibitors included: Bold Blades Surnames Touch of Earth Eagle's Nest Gaelic Creations Blue Ridge Scottish Heritage Society Patrick County Historical Society Patrick County Genealogical Society Sneaky Peat Clans included: Douglas, Mcallister, Mctavish, Wallace, McMillien, Buchanan, Donald and House of Gordon Telephone: 276-251-1833 Web site: www.jebstuart.org Picture by Tom Bishop