The "Oldest Living Confederate Widow: Her Confession" is coming for one week only, Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.

Written by Allan Gurganus and Jane Holding, the play is adapted from Gurganus' best-selling novel, "The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tell All," and stars solo actress Holding, who will perform for 75 minutes without an intermission.

Her character, Lucille Marsden, tells the whole truth about her long marriage to a war-haunted veteran of our nation's worst trauma.

Held on the grounds of the historic Shaw House in Southern Pines, the play is presented by the Moore County Historical Association, proceeds to benefit the Historic Britt Sanders Cabin.

Beginning at 6 p.m. prior to each performance, there will be live music from the Civil War era by the Java Mules, a book-signing with Allan Gurganus, and a wine reception.

Performance begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. Information is available through The Shaw House, 692-2051, The Country Bookshop and Sandhills Feed.