Cunningham Room - Author Kathryn Beasley

Join us at the Havana History & Heritage Museum on Saturday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. for a fascinating presentation and book signing with acclaimed historian and author Kathryn L. Beasley!

Discover the incredible stories of rural Southern women who turned determination, creativity, farming, foodways, and entrepreneurship into opportunity — helping shape communities across Florida and Alabama during the early 1900s.

Dr. Beasley’s engaging presentation, based on her book The Proof Is in the Dough, shines a spotlight on a powerful piece of Southern history that is inspiring, relatable, and deeply rooted in our region’s heritage.

✔ Author Presentation

✔ Audience Q&A

✔ Book Signing

✔ Signed Books Available

Bring a friend and spend your Saturday morning surrounded by history, storytelling, and community in historic downtown Havana!