Storytellers from around the globe are expected to meet for the College-Temple Storytelling Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, 4-6:30 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street in Newnan.
The Newnan Coweta Historical Society is coordinating the event, billed as the first local event of its kind.
The festival’s headliner is Irish storyteller Helena Byrne.
“We’re so fortunate to be able to bring an international storyteller of this caliber to Newnan,” said NCHS executive director Jeff Bishop.
Local storytelling group leader Larisa McMichael is coordinating the event.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com, by calling 770-251-0207 or by visiting the museum.
