A.H. Stephens Park to celebrate birthday of Confederate VP

Alexander H. Stephens Park and Historic Site, Crawfordville, will celebrate the 195th birthday of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy, on Saturday, February 2.

Dr. Marshall P. Waters III of Washington-Wilkes, will be the guest speaker for the program. His program will be on "The Dahlgren Raid on Richmond: Union Plot to Assassinate Jefferson Davis."

The day will begin at 11 a.m. at the group shelter near the ranger's officeinside the Park. A barbecue lunch will be served at 11 a.m. at a cost of

7 for adults and $5 for children.

Immediately following the lunch and speaker, there will be a memorial service at the Alexander H. Stephens gravesite. The service will be conducted by the Old Guard of the Gate City Guard.

More information can be obtained by calling Commander David Denard, Georgia Society of the MOS&B, at770-441-1645.