Friday, January 3, 2020

Halifax to Host Women Writers of the Southern Revolutionary War

HALIFAX, NC
Jan 3, 2020

On Jan. 11 Historic Halifax State Historic Site will host “Women Writers of the Southern Revolutionary War.” Join three women authors who regularly write about the American Revolution for a panel discussion: 

Suzanne Adair, author of “Paper Woman, Regulated for Murder, and A Hostage to Heritage” 

Karen A. Chase, author of “Carrying Independence” 

Libby McNamee, author of “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” 

As the home of the Halifax Resolves, North Carolina’s first state constitution, and the site of a Revolutionary War battle, Halifax, North Carolina is the perfect location for this panel discussion on woman writers, literary arts, and the American Revolution. The event will feature a discussion by the authors, a book signing, a light lunch, and an optional tour of Historic Halifax State Historic Site. 

Fee and registration are required to participate. Register online through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-writers-of-the-southern-revolutionary-war-an-authors-panel-tickets-86847121077 or in person at Historic Halifax State Historic Site. Tickets are $15 and include a light lunch with plant-based protein option. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Historic Halifax, Inc. Cash or checks are recommended to purchase books at this event. 

“Women Writers of the Southern Revolutionary War” will take place Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Historic Halifax State Historic Site, 25 Saint David St., Halifax NC 27839 

About Historic Halifax 
The first 85 years of history of the town of Halifax are recalled in the site’s preservation, whose time period ranges from 1760 to 1840. Historic Halifax is located at 25 St. David St., Halifax, NC 27839. 
For more information call (252) 583-7191 or visit www.halifax.nchistoricsites.org. Historic Halifax is within the Division of State Historic Sites in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.