A Living History Event Commemorating Alabama’s First College…Recall LaGrange May 5-6

LEIGHTON-Recall LaGrange, a two-day event taking place on May 5-6, 2023, at the historic LaGrange College site in Leighton, Alabama.

Recall LaGrange is a celebration of history, culture, and community. The event features a variety of activities and events, including:

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.

In addition to the living history, the event offers other important historical accounts, Civil War collections, and fun activities for the whole family. The Alabama Bicentennial Table, once owned by Senator Charles Tait, will be on display, along with art and craft demonstrations, wagon rides to the historic LaGrange Cemetery, food vendors, antiques, and fragments of period moonshine stills. 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. on both Friday and Saturday and admission is free; Donations will be accepted at the gate for the upkeep of the historic cemetery and park.

We are excited to invite visitors to experience living history and honor the legacy of LaGrange College. This event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and witness the Prohibition Era raid on a suspected moonshine still.

We hope to see you there!