Around 100 people attended “Uncle Billy’s Bean Bake” by American Legion Post 102 in Brookville on Thursday, part of the Brookville Laurel Festival. This event, inspired by Civil War soldiers’ reunions, featured beans, hard tack, and coffee. Battlefield interpreter Larry Anthony shared insights on a soldier’s life, while local Bluegrass band “Gravel Lick” performed, including the song “The Old Army Bean.” Named after Vietnam veteran Sgt. William Littlefield, the event showcased his cooking skills. The festival continues through Sunday.
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