The topic of discussion today at Daphne Alabama’s Public Library was focused on the construction of Baldwin County Bicentennial Park.  This park will include 367 acres of land near Stockton on Highway 225 and will commemorate the area’s 200th anniversary as well as be a pull for tourists.   

Included in the park will be a number of entertaining and educational draws for residents and visitors alike.  There will be cultural and native American exhibits, architectural collections, a reproduction of a 19th century village, beautifully landscaped walkways and gardens at the entrance, 19th century working farm reproduction, and old-style area cuisine as well as a memorial area to honor those that served in the armed forces in history.  Walter Overton’s art collection will also be a welcomed addition to the park, including various watercolor paintings featuring the Gulf Coast of Alabama.  

The park will cost an estimated $6 million and is expected to attract about 300,000 visitors yearly.  This will help boost the local economy as it will bring in more job opportunities for local residents and bring income from tourists for the park as well as local lodging and dining.  The park project is expected to be completed within three to five years.

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