The Pat Conroy Literary Center will open this fall in Beaufort, S.C., where the beloved and bestselling author lived. The goal of the facility, which is located in a historic building, is to "create a welcoming gathering place for events, workshops, and classes to nurture and inspire writers and readers, young and old."
The board of directors is chaired by Conroy's widow Cassandra King, with Marly Rusoff serving as director/honorary chair. The honorary board includes Nan A. Talese, Jonathan Galassi, John Grisham and Barbra Streisand.
The center's home page notes that Conroy, "who helped so many writers, died on March 4, 2016. He was not able to continue his generous attempts to repay. the debt he felt he owed to his readers and all those who helped him along his way. We hope you will join us in continuing his legacy of generosity." Donations to the Pat Conroy Literary Center can be made here.