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Sharyn McCrumb will read from her book, The Unquiet Grave – CANCELED

March 29, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

FREE
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New York Times Bestselling Author Sharyn McCrumb will read from her book, The Unquiet Grave. Known for her “ballad books” including The Ballad of Frankie Silver and The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter, McCrumb’s work celebrates the history and folklore of Appalachia. The Unquiet Grave contains plot points from the popular West Virginia folktale, The Greenbrier Ghost.

s. McCrumb has received awards from the West Virginia Library Commission and the Appalachian Writers Association. This event is open to the public, but the number of seats will be limited. To make a reservation for Ms. McCrumb’s reading, please call 304-367-4403.

 

 

Details

Date:
March 29, 2020
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:
FREE
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://www.fairmontstate.edu/

Venue

Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
Squibb Wilson Blvd, 1201 Locust Ave.
Fairmont, 26554 United States
Phone:
304-367-4403
Website:
View Venue Website

Organizer

Dr. Fran Kirk
Phone:
(304) 367-4232
Email:
Francene.Kirk@fairmontstate.edu
Website:
View Organizer Website