Event

Civil War Weekend Feb 7-10, 2019

Civil War Weekend of Union County, Feb 7-10, 2019

Sponsored by Shawnee Hills Arts Council
Location: Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie, Anna, IL
For more Information Call Lees cell 904 625-1109 or email:
vabchlee@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/AnnaArtsCenter

EVENTS
THURSDAY, Feb. 7 and SATURDAY, Feb. 9 at 7:00 pm: Ghostly Stories from the Union County Encampments Dr. Susan A. Whitemountain will discuss the locations of encampments that existed in Union County 1861-1862, and our story tellers will bring to life visions of people who were associated with the camps. Cost - $5. To reserve a seat, please call Lees cell 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, Feb 8 at 6pm: The Blue and Gray Dinner President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln will attend and President Lincoln, portrayed by George Buss, will be guest speaker. The Kitchen on Lafayette is catering - Tickets are $25. Please RSVP no later than February 1, 2019 by emailing vabchlee@gmail.com or calling Lees cell 1- 904-625-1109.

SATURDAY, Feb 9 from 9 am - 5 pm Speakers, Exhibits and Vendors. FREE and everyone is invited! Speakers include Dan Haughey, George Buss (President Lincoln), Marlene Rovero, and Glen Bishop

SUNDAY, Feb 10, at 1:00 P.M. - Historical Bus Tour: Lincoln in Anna-Jonesboro. Cost - $10. Call Duane Hileman at 618- 833-8745 to reserve a seat by Feb. 6.

SUNDAY, Feb 10, 1:30-3:30 P.M. - P.A.S.T. of Union County will host an Open House at the Heritage House, 102 S. Main Street in Jonesboro. Cost - $5.00 per person.