03 Sep A Celebration of Frank Yerby
September 4-6, 2024
Author of the bestselling novel The Foxes of Harrow
Author of the award-winning short story Health Card
1933 graduate, the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute
1937 graduate, Paine College
Events
September 4, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Frank Yerby House on the campus of Paine College
A Book Discussion of A Woman Called Fancy, led by Dr. Cheryl Corbin and Professor Jeffrey Jones
September 5, 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Location: Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, 1116 Phillips Street
Ribbon Cutting of the Frank Yerby Author’s Bench. The Frank Yerby Author’s Bench was created using a grant from the Porter Fleming Foundation.
September 5, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, 1116 Phillips Street
Popcorn and a Movie: Screening of The Foxes of the Harrow
Discussion immediately following the movie.
September 6, 10:30 – 11:30 pm
Location: Corner of 8th and Hall Streets
Street Naming Dedication of Frank Yerby Street (Hall Street)
All events all Free and Open to the public.
Please RSVP for one or all of these events by noon, September 3, 2024.
Call 706.724.3576.