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Named after Billy Graham’s wife, Ruth, our bookstore features a great selection of Bibles; books by the Graham family and other noted authors; classic Billy Graham sermons on DVD; plus a wide selection of gifts, including music, apparel, and specialty items. Bookstore exhibits include Billy Graham’s personal library and desk. Enjoy a selection of delicious meals and The Journey snacks, including deli sandwiches, chicken of Faith salad made from Mother Graham’s recipe, the Billy Frank hot dog, BBQ, fresh salads, soups, ice cream cones, fresh-baked cookies, and Mother Graham’s poundcake. THE BILLY GRAHAM HELPFUL HINTS LIBRARY GROUNDS • The bookstore and dairy bar accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. Graham Family Homeplace: • Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and outside food and drink The Graham family homeplace was built are not permitted on the property. in 1927 on a dairy farm about four miles • Food and drink are permitted only in the dairy bar and from the Library. Billy’s mother, Morrow lobby areas. Coffey Graham, lived in the homeplace • Pets allowed in outside pet area only. until her death in 1981. The original house • Cameras are permitted in the exhibit areas, but please was moved to this site at the Library, refrain from flash photography. where it has been restored. • Admission is free, but if you’d like to make a contribution, donation boxes are available in the lobby. Memorial Prayer Garden: This tranquil garden lies at the edge of the woods, at the end of a cross-shaped brick walkway. Ruth Graham was buried here in Always Good News. 2007. Billy Graham asked his two original The Billy Graham Library Crusade team members to be buried next 704-401-3200 • BillyGrahamLibrary.org ©2014 BGEA 56349 4330 Westmont Drive • Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 to their wives in an area just a short stroll Permission to access the private property of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), away. George Beverly Shea was buried including the Billy Graham Library, may be revoked or denied at any time, at BGEA’s discretion. Proper attire is required for all guests at all times. Please note that, unless authorized, BGEA there in 2013, and Cliff Barrows’ wife prohibits possession of weapons of any type in its buildings, including both visible and concealed Billie—who passed away in 1994—is also weapons and those for which the owner has obtained a valid permit. The distribution by guests of handbills, literature and other materials is not permitted. Guests are advised that video laid to rest there. surveillance cameras are in use. By entering the Billy Graham Library, guests agree to allow BGEA to capture and use their likenesses or images in its publications. All guests voluntarily assume all risks of personal or bodily injury, and of theft or damage to their personal property, incidental LIBRARY MAP to entrance upon the property including, without limitation, injury from property conditions, acts ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID PUCKETT, COURTESY OF THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER of third parties, etc. Guests agree that BGEA and/or those who may be acting on its behalf are not responsible for any such injuries, theft or damages, or any related expenses, claims or liabilities. THE BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY The Cross by Thomas Kinkade Peace With God: World Aflame: Piercing the Wall Igniting World Evangelism Prayer Room Just As I Am: Gallery 3 Ruth’s Attic Graham Brothers Hour of Decision The Ministry Bookstore Dairy Bar Dining Area Gallery 4 The Mission Information Desk Gallery 2 The Message Main Entrance Gallery 1 The Man My Answer: Billy Graham Bessie the Cow The Sower & The World and the Media The Soils Statue Discovers Storm Warnings: Billy Graham Hope for the Troubled Heart Introduction The Journey Ruth: Footprints of Faith of a Pilgrim ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID PUCKETT, COURTESY OF THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER.