CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2019 ― Fall is the perfect time to visit the Billy Graham Library. With events for all ages, specialty items at the Graham Brothers Dairy Bar, lesson plans for students, and displays full of memorabilia from Billy Graham’s life and ministry, your entire family can find something to look forward to.
Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Homeschool Day ― Homeschool students and their families are invited to join us on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for a special day of activities and discounts just for them. Meet other homeschoolers while taking The Journey of Faith tour and test your brain power with the Bessie’s Brainteasers scavenger hunt. Take a deeper look at topics explored in the Library’s online lesson plans as you examine unique memorabilia displayed specifically for this special event. Admission is free. Register at: http://bit.ly/BGLibrary-Homeschool2019. For more information, please call 704-401-3263 or email LibraryStudents@bgea.org.
Sept. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Dinner with Darryl Strawberry ― The Billy Graham Library welcomes former MLB player, Darryl Strawberry, as the guest speaker at the 2019 Men’s Dinner. The former baseball star had a legendary life and career, including four World Series titles and eight consecutive appearances in the MLB All-Star game. It was toward the end of his career where his life with Christ began, and through Him, Strawberry was able to overcome many personal struggles that plagued him. He now serves as a pastor and founder of Strawberry Ministries. Along with his wife, Tracy, the Strawberrys travel to various parts of the country to share the story of God’s redemptive power in their lives. This event is currently sold out. To join the waiting list, visit: http://bit.ly/BGLibrary-MensDinner2019.
Oct. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.: Meet & Greet with Anne Graham Lotz – Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of the late Billy and Ruth Graham, will greet guests at the Billy Graham Library during a limited engagement event. Her new book, Jesus in Me, will be for sale in Ruth’s Attic bookstore with a small number of signed copies available beginning at 12 p.m. The New York Times named Anne one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation. She’s been profiled on 60 Minutes, and has appeared on TV programs such as Larry King Live, the TODAY Show, and Hannity Live. No items will be signed during the meet and greet. This is a free event and no registration is required.
Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Bikers with Boxes – The 12th annual Bikers with Boxes charity event brings together thousands of motorcyclists from across the region. In 2018, bikers brought over 5,800 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Attendees will enjoy music, fellowship, giveaways, and complimentary lunch offered from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pre-register for the event at http://bit.ly/BGLibrary-Bikers2019.
Nov. 16, 1-2:30 p.m.: Book Signing with Tammie Jo Shults – The Billy Graham Library will host Tammie Jo Shults, Southwest Airlines captain and formal naval aviator, for a book signing on Saturday, Nov. 16. Shults received wide acclaim when, on April 17, 2018, she and her crew successfully landed a Boeing 737 after catastrophic engine failure and rapid decompression, saving the lives of 148 people. She will be signing copies of her book, Nerves of Steel. Books will be available for purchase in Ruth’s Attic bookstore, or you may bring your own. Limit of two signed items per person (one item must be Nerves of Steel). This is a free event and no pre-registration is required.
Dairy Bar Specialty Coffee ― The Graham Brothers Dairy Bar, located inside the Billy Graham Library, recently announced the addition of seasonal items to their menu including pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, apple pie milkshakes and daily hearty soup features for the fall. Plan your visit and see the fully dairy bar menu at: http://bit.ly/BGLibrary-Visit.
Special Exhibit: Billy Graham – An Extraordinary Journey ― On Feb. 21, 2018, Billy Graham’s hope and greatest longing was realized as he entered heaven. Today, he is in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. God worked through Mr. Graham’s death much like He did through his life, using the events surrounding his passing to open hearts and change lives for eternity through the power of the Gospel. This special exhibit shares the remarkable impact of the events commemorating Billy Graham’s life and ministry—and demonstrates how God is continuing this legacy of evangelism to “bring salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47).
Browse fascinating photos, never-before-seen memorabilia, and testimonies from those who have been impacted since Billy Graham’s passing. Located in the lobby of the Billy Graham Library.
For more information on upcoming events or group tours, please call 704-401-3200 or email LibraryEvents@bgea.org.
About The
Billy Graham Library
The Billy Graham Library opened in 2007 and has
since had more than 1.4 million visitors from around the world. Admission to
the Library and The Journey of Faith is free. For more information on the
Library and upcoming events, or to schedule a group tour, please visit www.BillyGrahamLibrary.org. You can
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Media Contact:
Lisa Moseley
(704) 401-2116
lmoseley@bgea.org