# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Holly B. Wait Day: Silent Book Party!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of our former executive director, Holly B. Wait, with a community-wide silent book party! To honor her memory, we are hosting this event as a fitting tribute to the bright light we unexpectedly lost earlier this year. You can participate right here at the museum or from any location.

The City of Columbus has officially designated December 17 as "Holly B. Wait Day" in recognition of her tireless devotion to the museum. Holly's spirit was defined by her love of literacy and learning, and her unwavering commitment to supporting new museum professionals.

Admission is pay what you can, and we encourage donations of any amount. All funds raised will benefit the Holly B. Wait Fund, which directly fuels our intern program and ongoing exhibit development—two areas Holly championed with immense passion.

How to Celebrate:

Read With Us: Join us for a relaxing read in our galleries, on a bench, or in a quiet corner on December 17, 2025. Feel free to bring a book of any genre and stay as long as you wish between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

Shop Local: Our museum gift shop will offer 20% off all books for the entire day if you'd like to take something new home!

Start the Day Sweet: We'll kick off the morning with coffee and donuts (while supplies last)—a sweet tribute to four of Holly’s favorite things: coffee, doughnuts, books, and generosity.

Can't Make It?

If you cannot attend, we still encourage you to participate in the fun! Simply take a photo of yourself with your book, make a donation, and share your picture on social media, no matter where you are in the world. Please be sure to use the following hashtags and donation link.  Don't forget to encourage others to join in!

Hashtags: #HollyBWaitDay #SupPortColumbus #SilentBookParty
Donation Link: https://shorturl.at/chtU2

What: Holly B. Wait Day: A Silent Book Party
When: Wednesday, December 17, 10am–4:30pm
Admission: Pay What You Can (Proceeds exclusively benefit the Holly B. Wait Fund)
Buy tickets online here: https://www.portcolumbus.org/event-details/holly-b-wait-day
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/silent-book-party-holly-b-wait-day/200029356600030
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1002 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31901
- **lat**: 32.44759
- **long**: -84.97957
- **full address**: 1002 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31901

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day being held?
  - **A:** Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm at 1002 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31901.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day?
  - **A:** Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day is organized by National Civil War Naval Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Silent Book Party! - Holly B. Wait Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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