# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Thursday October 1 – 4:00-6:00 PM EDT
Price: Free
Registration: Refreshments from the Pat Conroy Cookbook will be served and space is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025.

Venue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., Beaufort
Join us for a book launch and lowcountry celebration in honor of Lynn Seldon's new book:  Pat Conroy's Lowcountry. 

ABOUT THE BOOK: 
Discover the landscapes, culture, and communities that shaped one of the South’s most beloved literary voices through an immersive journey across South Carolina’s storied Lowcountry. From the tidal marshes and historic streets of Charleston to the quiet charm of Beaufort, readers are invited to explore the places that inspired a lifetime of storytelling by Pat Conroy. This engaging history and travel narrative highlights the region’s rich heritage, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture while tracing the author’s deep personal connection to the communities he called home.

Follow the path through beloved Lowcountry destinations including Fripp Island, St. Helena Island, and Daufuskie Island―locations that appear frequently in Conroy’s novels and memoirs. The journey also explores formative chapters of his life, from his time as a cadet at The Citadel to his years teaching in Beaufort County schools and on remote coastal islands.

Blending literary history, regional storytelling, and practical travel inspiration, this richly detailed guide offers readers a unique perspective on the South Carolina Lowcountry. Along the way, it highlights historic landmarks, Gullah Geechee heritage, scenic waterways, renowned coastal cuisine, and authentic local experiences that continue to define this extraordinary region.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lynn Seldon is a veteran travel journalist who has written for Southern Living, Garden & Gun, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and hundreds of other print and online publications. He has also authored or coauthored more than a half dozen books, including 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die, 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die, and 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die (with Cele Seldon);
Our Vanishing Americana: A South Carolina Portrait (with Cele Seldon and Mike Lassiter); and Virginia’s Ring and Carolina’s Ring, the first two novels of his “Ring Trilogy.” Seldon’s friend and mentor Pat Conroy called Virginia’s Ring “a triumph and a tour de force,” while Cassandra King called Carolina’s Ring “an unforgettable story of love, loss, and redemption.” Seldon and his wife, fellow travel journalist Cele Seldon, live in Beaufort, South Carolina
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beaufort/author-event-book-launch-and-lowcountry-celebration-with-author-lynn-seldon/200030299002300
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 79

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Beaufort
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
- **lat**: 32.43474
- **long**: -80.67945
- **full address**: 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon being held?
  - **A:** Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon?
  - **A:** Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon is organized by Pat Conroy Literary Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beaufort, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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