Citizens

in Fairburn will have a chance to celebrate history this month.

March 24,

residents and history buffs will participate in Confederate Heritage

Day.

The celebration

is kicked off at 8:30 a.m. with a prayer breakfast at the First Christian

Church in Fairburn. Cost is $3 with children under 12 free. The Rev.

Charles Baker is the featured speaker.

From 9:30-10:45

a.m., a tour of the Old Campbell County Courthouse is offered, featuring

local artist Nita McFarland.

From 11 a.m.

to noon, the commemoration service is planned. The ceremony is set for

the steps of the courthouse and features Nelson Wimbush.

At 12:30,

the parade kicks off and residents are urged to bring flags, banners

and floats.

Following

the parade, a memorial service is set for 1 p.m. at the old city cemetery.

At 2:45,

dinner and social hour is provided by the First Christian Church. Cost

is $4 and children under 12 are free.