<p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">During your visit to this North Carolina attraction, take a walk through history as you retrace Billy Graham’s dynamic journey through magnificent multimedia presentations, interactive displays, photos and memorabilia. Visit the Graham Family Home Place. Take time to reflect in Memorial Prayer Garden. Additionally the Billy Graham Library houses Brother Graham’s Dairy Barn and Ruth’s Attic Bookstore.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Billy Graham Library </strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>A Journey of Faith</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">As you enter the barn-shaped building you will be greeted at the information desk, then begin your tour of the Billy Graham Library. The centerpeice of the library is A Journey of Faith, a presentation with multimedia displays and re-creations of historic moments in Billy Graham’s life and ministry. Spanning from the 1940s to the present, exhibits record Billy Graham’s life from his humble beginnings on a dairy farm in North Carolina, to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ on platforms and arenas in some of the world’s greatest cities. Witness the power of a life changed through obedience to God. Enjoy the dairy farm setting reminiscent of Billy Graham’s upbringing. See over 350 photographs and watch fantastic films. Learn about the broadcasting media used throughout six decades of ministry. Gain historical perspective through Mr. Graham’s worldwide impact. Learn about the relationships Mr. Graham formed with political and spiritual leaders over the years.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Ruth Bell Graham Exhibit</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Additionally, the Billy Graham Library features an exhibit dedicated to Ruth Bell Graham. Highlights include Mrs. Graham’s wedding dress as well as other treasures from her life as Billy Graham’s wife and partner. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>The Memorial Prayer Garden</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Take the time to reflect in the Memorial Prayer Garden at the Billy Graham Library. This garden offers a peaceful setting beside the burial sites of Ruth Bell Graham; George Beverly Shea, member of the Billy Graham Crusade Team; and Billie Barrows, early crusade pianist and wife of cliff Barrows.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Graham Family Home Place</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Visitors can explore the home Billy Graham lived in from age 9 until he left for college. Reconstructed on the campus of the Billy Graham Library, just four miles away from the original Graham Homestead, the Graham Family Home was restored using 80 percent of the original materials and offers an intimate look at Billy Graham’s roots. Featured items inside the home include original furnishings, authentic appliances and memorabilia from the Graham family.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Dining in Brother Graham’s Dairy Bar</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Dine in Brother Graham’s Dairy Bar. Items on the menu include Mother Graham’s chicken salad, the Billy Frank hot dog, BBQ and freshly baked cookies and pound cake. Brother Graham’s Dairy Bar also serves milkshakes and ice cream. During the warm months of the year, enjoy your snack or meal on the restaurant’s covered patio with rockers just like the ones at Billy and Ruth’s mountain home.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Be sure to visit Ruth’s Attic, named in honor of Ruth Bell Graham’s lifelong love of the printed pages and located in the Billy Graham Library. Rare and special editions written by Billy and Ruth Graham; an extensive collection of Bibles; foundational works on evangelism by enduring authors; Christian classics and books by Graham family members; inspiring sermons on DVD; worshipful music CDs; unique gifts, collectibles and home décor; and exclusive library apparel are all available to purchase.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Travel Tips</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">- Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;">- Non-flash photography is permitted in the Billy Graham Library. </span></p>