JEB Stuart's Birthplace, Laurel Hill, is the site of the 2012 Scottish Highland Games in Ararat, VA (Patrick County)

Press Release – Scottish Highland Games At Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA Date of Press Release: May 21, 2012 From: Patrick County Chamber of Commerce 5th Highland Annual Scottish Highland Games At the Birthplace of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, CSA Laurel Hill, Ararat, VA Address: 1091 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA 24053 Date of the Event: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Time: Gates open at 9:00AM. RAIN OR SHINE Bagpipes by the Triad Highlanders. See the Parade of Tartans, and music by CeltHix and Renee Henry. Gate admission is $6.00 per person, Children 12-under Free. Parking is free. The Main Attraction is the athletic competition with feats of strength from weight throws for heights and distance and the tossing of the tree. Additionally, a petting zoo from Infinity Acres will be on hand. Highland Games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially in the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt and heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions and piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture. The Laurel Hill Scottish Highland Games follow the traditions here in Patrick County, VA where many a Scotsman and Irishman decided to call the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains their home. Come join us to help celebrate General Stuart’s Scottish heritage. “The JEB Stuart Birthplace is commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.” Telephones: 276-251-1833 or 276-694-6429 Web Sites: www.laurelhillgames.com or www.jebstuart.org