Alabama Authors Day

Historic Blakeley State Park invites all those interested in the literary arts to the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center for our annual Alabama Authors Day. This special celebration showcases the work of accomplished writers throughout the state, with an emphasis on Gulf Coast authors and those who explore topics associated with regional history and natural heritage. 

This year's lineup includes local authors Gregory Waselkov, Philip Carr, and Henry McKiven, along with Kathryn Braund, Christopher Haveman, and R. Scot Duncan. 

Author presentations and book signings begin at 12:00 PM in Delta Hall at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort. Admission to lectures and book signings is FREE.

The Apalachee Exhibit Hall at Five Rivers will be open throughout the day. It will feature taxidermy, live animals, local artwork, and exhibits.

During the day, Blakeley’s Delta Explorer will venture into the wild and scenic lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta on four different cruises. We take a 1.5-hour “Civil War on the Eastern Shore” excursion at 10:00 AM and, in the afternoon, offer three one-hour cruises showcasing this amazing natural habitat.