Literary enthusiasts gather to celebrate the legacy of Pat Conroy at the Beaufort Literary Weekend.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort is preparing for its ninth annual March Forth weekend slated for March 1 and 2, 2025. This event promises engaging activities that honor the themes of author Pat Conroy, including social justice, storytelling, and inclusivity. The weekend will feature a mix of free and ticketed events such as guided nature walks, author conversations, book signings, and writing workshops. Additionally, the center plans to host a larger literary festival on November 1 and 2, 2025, celebrating literary culture with various esteemed authors and events open to the community.
Beaufort, get ready to mark your calendars! The Pat Conroy Literary Center is gearing up for its ninth annual March Forth weekend, taking place on March 1 and 2, 2025. Set to be packed with engaging activities, this upcoming event is not something you’ll want to miss! The weekend is designed to resonate with the themes present in the works of beloved author Pat Conroy, focusing on topics like social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education, truth-telling, and of course, storytelling.
March Forth is especially significant as it commemorates the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s heartwarming yet heartbreaking passing on March 4, 2016. This annual event not only honors his legacy but also invites the community to come together and explore the vital messages in his writing.
This exciting weekend will offer a blend of both free and ticketed events, catering to all kinds of literary enthusiasts. Attendees can look forward to activities such as:
The event is cohosted by Jonathan Haupt, the executive director of the Conroy Center, and Julia Garnett, a passionate youth advocate. The weekend is made possible through a collaboration involving local institutions such as Penn Center, NeverMore Books, Rhett House Inn, Port Royal Farmers Market, Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization.
But wait, there’s more! The Pat Conroy Literary Center is also set to host a larger literary festival on November 1 and 2, 2025, to honor librarians and celebrate the rich literary culture. This festival will boast a variety of public tours of the Conroy Center on October 31 and November 3, plus a robust schedule filled with both free and ticketed programs.
Attendees of the festival can look forward to:
This festival will showcase acclaimed voices in literature, including bestselling children’s authors like Kwame Alexander and Raj Haldar, as well as novelist and memoirist Cassandra King. On top of that, there will be a panel dedicated to the Freedom to Read initiative, moderated by expert librarian advocate Pat R. Scales.
Notably, a special program highlight will be a pre-screening of the documentary “Banned Together”, which will be followed by discussions with the producers. The festival will wrap up in style with a performance by the Beaufort Mass Choir and a lovely reception at the Conroy Center, bringing together the community in celebration of literary art.
Advance registration is encouraged, but don’t worry if you decide to join last minute; walk-up admission may be allowed for some events. All necessary details regarding registration can be found on the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s website or the March Forth Eventbrite page.
If you want to learn more or visit, the Pat Conroy Literary Center is located at 601 Bladen Street in historic downtown Beaufort and is open for tours from Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. So, gather your friends, family, and fellow writers—these events are going to be a blast!
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