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History Alive! Presents Stonewall Jackson
June 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FreeThe history Alive program continues this summer at Beech Fork State Park June 8 at 7pm. For questions about the park or more information please visit www.beechforksp.com or call 304.528.5794
Come to the Beech Fork State Park activities room at 7PM to meet a reenactor portraying Stonewall Jackson. Born in Clarksburg, Jackson was an orphan who became one of the most renowned names in military history. He is regarded as a tactical genius and a relentless battlefield commander. The men of the “Stonewall Brigade” were fiercely loyal to their leader. General Jackson was a devoutly religious man whose death by friendly fire was a crushing blow to Confederate hopes for victory. Stonewall Jackson will be portrayed by Doug Riley. YPP