

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sam Watkins Book Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Sam Watkins, a "high-private" in the Confederate Infantry, returned home to Maury County, Tennessee and wrote his memories of the War Between the States. Together, these writings form "Company Aytch (H): Or a Side Show of the Big Show." This book has become known and beloved around the world. 

To celebrate Sam Watkins' literary achievements, a book festival will be held at Historic Elm Springs on March 14th. Attendees will be able to meet and hear authors and shop THOUSANDS of gently used books. A complete schedule of events will be posted once it is finalized. 

This event is free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/sam-watkins-book-festival/200029513049133
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 286

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029513049133?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=columbia-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2357 Park Plus Drive, Columbia, TN, United States, Tennessee 38401
- **lat**: 35.58418
- **long**: -87.03482
- **full address**: 2357 Park Plus Drive, Columbia, TN, United States, Tennessee 38401

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Historic Elm Springs (https://allevents.in/org/historic-elm-springs/20736287)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2357 Park Plus Drive, Columbia, TN, United States, Tennessee 38401
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historic Elm Springs
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sam Watkins Book Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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