Date and Time
Saturday Feb 11, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Feb. 11, 2017 9 AM- Noon
Location
Historic Blakeley State Park
Fees/Admission
Complimentary with regular park admission of $4 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12
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Contact Information
Historic Blakeley State Park
251-626-5581
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Description
Join us on February 11 th for two special events focusing on Alabama's rich history. Complimentary with regular park park admission of $4 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12, enjoy a guided bus tour of our battlefield, site of Alabama's largest Civil War battle, at either 9:00 or 9:45 (registration required for bus tours) before gathering at the Wehle Center for brief presentations and discussions with several accomplished local authors who have recently published works based in Alabama's storied past. Author presentations begin at 10:30. Book signings will follow the presentations. Authors at this special event include: Frye Gaillard, University of South Alabama Writer-in-Residence Go South to Freedom Paula Webb, University of South Alabama Outreach Librarian Mobile Under Siege Brendan Kirby, Lifezette.com Senior Political Reporter Wicked Mobile Mary S. Palmer, Faulkner University English Lecturer George Wallace: An Enigma