Recall LaGrange coming up May 4

Recall LaGrange is set for May 4 at the his­toric LaGrange Col­lege site.

The event offers a day of living history events, Civil War dis­plays and demonstra­tions, arts and crafts vendors, a blacksmith shop, bake sale, food trucks, musical en­tertainment and more. This year’s event is the 36^th anniversary of Recall LaGrange.

The highlight of the event is the period-cor­rect living history of a Prohibition Era raid on a suspected moon­shine still. Visitors can witness a group of lawmen descending on the pioneer village of LaGrange and engag­ing in a brief skirmish with the locals, sched­uled for 2 p.m.

In addition to the liv­ing history, the event offers other important historical accounts, Civil War collections, and fun activities for the whole family.

The pioneer and log buildings located in the park will be open for tours, and living history presentations will be on­going. Visitors can also tour Dawson Distillery, located near the park, during the festival.

The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; Donations will be accepted at the gate for the upkeep of the histor­ic cemetery and park.

The Stampedes will be performing at 11 a.m.

“We are excited to in­vite visitors to experience living history and honor the legacy of LaGrange College,” said Louise Lenz, with the LaGrange Living Historical Associ­ation. “This event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and witness the Pro­hibition Era raid on a sus­pected moonshine still.”

Distillery Raid on the Mountain takes place at the LaGrange College site located in northwest Ala­bama, eight miles south­east of Muscle Shoals, off Highway 157 at 1491 LaGrange College Road, Leighton, Ala. For more information, call Louise Lenz at (256) 446-9324 or visit the LaGrange Col­lege Site Park on Face­book.

Don’t forget to check out Dawson Distillery, located at 1022 LaGrange College Lane, after your visit to the park.

The distillery offers smooth-tasting moon­shine distilled in a cop­per pot. Visitors can see firsthand the process of distilling and learn about the history of the Dawson family, who have been making moonshine in the area for generations. For more information, visit www.dawsondistilleryllc.com.