Jaques to speak at Decatur Library

The Scintillating Summer Series continues at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Aug. 11.

Local resident, Bob Jaques, will present the program Artifacts of the Civil War. Mr. Jaques, a history buff, has been collecting historical artifacts along with coins and currency for over 40 years.

The battles that occurred in the Shiloh, Tennessee area will be the topic of discussion along with viewing Mr. Jaques’ collection of Civil War artifacts.

The summer series is sponsored by the Friends of Decatur Public Library and is free and open to the public. For more information call Decatur Public Library at 256-353-2993, ext 100.