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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The annual Conroy Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. The festival is made possible each year by a generous gift from the Robert S. Handler Trust and through collaborations with a pantheon of community partners, […]

The annual Conroy Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. The festival is made possible each year by a generous gift from the Robert S. Handler Trust and through collaborations with a pantheon of community partners, […]

The annual Conroy Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. The festival is made possible each year by a generous gift from the Robert S. Handler Trust and through collaborations with a pantheon of community partners, […]

The annual Conroy Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as an annual signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. The festival is made possible each year by a generous gift from the Robert S. Handler Trust and through collaborations with a pantheon of community partners, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]