First Annual Newton Courthouse Raid Reenactment . Saturday morning will see a reenactment on the site of the battle, in the center of town that will have Cavalry, home guard and infantry action. Saturday afternoon a larger battle will be held at the park north of town on State Highway 123. Sunday, a civil war era church service, and a second battle will be fought in the afternoon. Union and Confederate camps will be open to the public on all three days.
Visitors are welcome.
The event, which drew approximately 150 people consisted of instrumental and vocal selections, poetry recitations, history of Negro spirituals, gospel songs, local African-American artists art work and various individual's displays. Jocelyn Rayford, Genealogy, and Reference Librarian for the Ozark-Dale County Public Library gave the welcome. Special Thanks We extend a special thank you to SouthTrust Bank for their generous cash donation to our Summer Reading Program. We also say thank you to Dairy Queen and McDonalds for free prizes and gift certificates for our children who participate this summer. The Library is a recipient of United Way Funds.