The Byron Herbert Reece Centennial Festival of Remembrance
Saturday, September 23, 2017
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At the Reece Farm and Heritage Center
Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Byron Herbert Reece with special speakers, events, and music.
Highlights will include:
- The North Georgia Chamber Symphony Quartet performing Reece favorites …
- Readers Theatre dramatic reading from a 1979 project at Young Harris College …
- Remarks by Pastor Jan Devereaux, who knew Reece’s brother …
- Remarks by John Kay, founding Chairman of the Reece Society …
- Announcement of Reece commemorative granite marker at the Reece Park on Blood Mountain (to replace the bronze marker stolen from 1959 memorial) that will contain Reece’s poem, I Go By Ways of Rust and Flame, and a photo …
More information coming soon! Mark your calendars and plan to spend the day enjoying the mountains and honoring the life and talent of this native son.