Event Category: Author

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Lunch with Author: John Hart at Belfair Clubhouse, Bluffton, SC. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 12 p.m. John Hart is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, THE KING OF LIES, DOWN RIVER, THE LAST CHILD, IRON HOUSE, REDEMPTION ROAD, and THE HUSH. The only author in history to win the best novel Edgar […]

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Come learn about the latest findings regarding our local history as Dr. Daryl Ferguson, founder of the Santa Elena Foundation, releases his book, “American Conquistador.” Event is FREE. Dr. Ferguson is founder of the Santa Elena Foundation, and along with Dr. Rowland and several other scholars, has researched the 16th century for almost a decade to […]

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Paradise: Memories of Hilton Head in the Early Days (Lecture Series). Lecture takes place at St. Helena Branch Library on Tuesday, May 17. Nelle and Ora Smith will give an Author Book Talk about Paradise: Memories of Hilton Head in the Early Days. Listen, laugh, and learn with these two indomitable ladies of the Lowcountry. […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host the 6th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention on Saturday, September 24, at the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton, SC. Ideal for book club members, those interested in joining a book club, or anyone who simply loves the joy of reading, the Lowcountry Book Club Convention […]

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Narrative Poetry & Oral Tradition of Storytelling, w/ Monica Lee Weatherly In this workshop, participants of all experience levels are invited to learn the history of narrative poetry and develop skills to create poetry that combines the rhythmical qualities of language with the traditional elements of a story including, character, plot, structure and theme. This […]

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Writing Family Stories: Workshop Led by Estelle Ford-Williamson If, according to Pat Conroy, the most powerful words in the English language are “Tell Me a Story,” then the most regretful ones are: “I never got Mama’s (or Daddy’s) stories.” This workshop helps you avoid that regret! We’ll cover: Beginning the Stories Finding Structure in Your […]

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Save the Date, Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m.: Lecture Series – Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. Beverly Jennings with her book, Shrimp Tales:  Small Bites of History Shrimping is a tough, messy business full of physical risks and economic hardships. Beverly Jennings interviewed over 65 fishermen, marine biologists and others to explore the […]

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Tuesday March 21, 2023 – 6-7:30 PM EDT Price: $15 Registration: Register at Eventbrite Venue: The Rhett House Inn | 1009 Craven St., Beaufort Website: Facebook Event Page Join local author and storyteller Kim Poovey for an evening of spine-tingling tales and haunted history. Refreshments will be served. Cash bar available. Kim will also be signing copies […]

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Heather Land: Comedian, Author and Singer Women’s Wellness 2023 USCB Center For The Arts Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM (ET) Comedian, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. Practically overnight, Heather burst through the clutter of the online world with her hilarious and witty videos, […]

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Did you tell yourself this is the year to publish some of your family stories? Whether your goal is a family-only writing project or maybe something a lot bigger, begin writing and sharing with other writers in this follow-up to the February class. This course will enable you to start (or continue) the process with […]

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Join Us for “The Remarkable Robert Smalls with Author Rebecca Bruff” Explore why we should know and appreciate the life, legacy, and contributions of Robert Smalls with local author, Rebecca Bruff. Robert Smalls, born enslaved, liberated himself and others in a larger-than-life escape to freedom. After the Civil War, he was elected to state and […]

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Join Us for “The Remarkable Robert Smalls with Author Rebecca Bruff” Explore why we should know and appreciate the life, legacy, and contributions of Robert Smalls with local author, Rebecca Bruff. Robert Smalls, born enslaved, liberated himself and others in a larger-than-life escape to freedom. After the Civil War, he was elected to state and […]

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Beaufort ~ HBF Winter Lecture Series UPCOMING DATES: February 1, 2024 4:45 pm February 8, 2024 4:45 pm February 15, 2024 4:45 pm HBF’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series will feature Dr. John M. McCardell, Der. Larry S. Rowland, and Dr. Stephen R. Wise. Thursdays – February 1, February 8, and February 15th. USCB Center for […]

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Beaufort ~ HBF Winter Lecture Series UPCOMING DATES: February 1, 2024 4:45 pm February 8, 2024 4:45 pm February 15, 2024 4:45 pm HBF’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series will feature Dr. John M. McCardell, Der. Larry S. Rowland, and Dr. Stephen R. Wise. Thursdays – February 1, February 8, and February 15th. USCB Center for […]

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Beaufort ~ HBF Winter Lecture Series UPCOMING DATES: February 1, 2024 4:45 pm February 8, 2024 4:45 pm February 15, 2024 4:45 pm HBF’s 2024 Winter Lecture Series will feature Dr. John M. McCardell, Der. Larry S. Rowland, and Dr. Stephen R. Wise. Thursdays – February 1, February 8, and February 15th. USCB Center for […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the award-winning Rhett House Inn will host a monthly book club discussion of Pat Conroy’s dozen books in order of publication, moderated by Charlene Spearen and Jonathan Haupt. Book discussions will be held on fourth Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 20 participants each month. $10/person. Advance […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the award-winning Rhett House Inn will host a monthly book club discussion of Pat Conroy’s dozen books in order of publication, moderated by Charlene Spearen and Jonathan Haupt. Book discussions will be held on fourth Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 20 participants each month. $10/person. Advance […]

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Join us for the Radiance Fall Event Presented By: Radiance. Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Roland Warren, President and CEO of Carenet and author of Author of: Raising Sons of Promise: A Guide for Single Mothers of Boys and Bad Dads of the Bible: 8 Mistakes Every Good Dad Can Avoid is […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a free public drop-in launch event for local author Joy Corey’s debut children’s book,>Percy Goes Camping…Maybe. Join us outside on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) in downtown Beaufort. No advance registration required. Books will be available for […]

The annual Conroy Festival continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. “I was born to be in a library,” wrote beloved and bestselling author Pat Conroy (1945-2016) in his book My Reading Life. Hosted by the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, this year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival will pay special tribute […]

The annual Conroy Festival continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. “I was born to be in a library,” wrote beloved and bestselling author Pat Conroy (1945-2016) in his book My Reading Life. Hosted by the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, this year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival will pay special tribute […]

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November 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with memoirist Nancy Murray, author of No Experience Necessary, on Friday, November 15, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and […]

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An Evening with Memoirist William Douglas, Author of Hope Is All I Have The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with memoirist and cancer survivor William “Billy” Douglas, author of Hope Is All I Have, on Wednesday, December 4, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and […]

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Don’t miss Open Mic Night — Featuring Nancy E. Merrill, Author of the Children’s Book Elf Dust The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s monthly Open Mic Night will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on Thursday, December 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our featured presenters is Nancy E. Merrill, author of the […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with debut novelist Andrew K. Clark, author of Where Dark Things Grow, in conversation with Dana Ridenour, author of the Lexie Montgomery Series, on Friday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Books will be available for sale and […]

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December 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with novelist Jen Marie Wiggins, author of The Good Bride, on Thursday, December 19, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. […]

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Conversations with Local Authors at Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC Join us for a cozy evening with a local author (or two!), where you can fire away your burning questions about their books and mingle with fellow lit enthusiasts. No, this isn’t your typical Book Club—no need to have read the book […]

The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s 9th Annual March Forth (3/1 & 3/2) Date and time March 1 · 9:30am – March 2 · 3pm EST Refunds up to 7 days before event Our Conroy Center’s ninth annual March Forth will be held on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, with educational programs in Beaufort, Port Royal, St. […]

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Conversations with Local Authors at Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC Join us for a cozy evening with a local author (or two!), where you can fire away your burning questions about their books and mingle with fellow lit enthusiasts. No, this isn’t your typical Book Club—no need to have read the book […]

The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s 9th Annual March Forth (3/1 & 3/2) Date and time March 1 · 9:30am – March 2 · 3pm EST Refunds up to 7 days before event Our Conroy Center’s ninth annual March Forth will be held on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, with educational programs in Beaufort, Port Royal, St. […]

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Conversations with Local Authors at Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC Join us for a cozy evening with a local author (or two!), where you can fire away your burning questions about their books and mingle with fellow lit enthusiasts. No, this isn’t your typical Book Club—no need to have read the book […]

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Conversations with Local Authors at Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC Join us for a cozy evening with a local author (or two!), where you can fire away your burning questions about their books and mingle with fellow lit enthusiasts. No, this isn’t your typical Book Club—no need to have read the book […]

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Lowcountry author Annelore Harrell discusses her book, Et Cetera Y’all, Volume 1. Review by NYT Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry:  “Step into the enchanting world of Annelore Harrell and the coastal Lowcountry I love so dearly. With twenty-four years of remarkable newspaper columns, this collection is a treasure chest of insight, immersive experiences, and wisdom. […]

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Lowcountry author Annelore Harrell discusses her book, Et Cetera Y’all, Volume 1. Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 pm, Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen St, Beaufort, SC www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.  Review by NYT Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry:  “Step into the enchanting world of Annelore Harrell and the coastal Lowcountry I love so dearly. With twenty-four years of […]

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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, in partnership with NeverMore Books, will host an evening with acclaimed fiction writer Julia Elliott, author of the newly published story collection Hellions—named a TIME Best Book of the Month and a Lit Hub Most Anticipated Book of the Year—on Thursday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 […]

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The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s monthly Open Mic Night will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on Thursday, August 14, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our featured novelist will be Michael Spake, author of Life Close to the Bone. Open Mic will also include short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each […]

9th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host our 9th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention on Friday, September 26, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce in Beaufort, and Saturday, September 27, at the Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Bluffton. Ideal for book club members, […]

9th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host our 9th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention on Friday, September 26, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce in Beaufort, and Saturday, September 27, at the Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Bluffton. Ideal for book club members, […]