On January 6, 2008, the life and death of Confederate General James Longstreet was commemorated at his grave in Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia. A three volley salute was fired by reenactors from the Blue Ridge Rifles SCV Camp 1860.
About 65 people attended. General Longstreet died on January 2, 1904 and was buried January 6th. This is the eleventh year of the ceremony.
The camp has made presentations in the Dahlonaga, Ga. schools.
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