Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities

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A mantle with a portrait of a Native American above it. He wears a red turban and blue jacket. Candlesticks sit on either side of the portrait.

Pebble Hill

Pebble Hill, the historic Scott-Yarbrough House, is an 1847 Greek Revival cottage in Auburn that illustrates the important lives of Creek Indians, enslaved persons, and founders and builders of the town of Auburn.

A room full of event guests at the center

Events

Explore the opportunities we offer at the Center and around the state.

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Facility Rental

Individuals and organizations both on-campus and throughout the community are welcome to rent our facility for small events.

Pebble Hill, home of the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities

Staff

Meet us.

The historical marker in front of the Center for Arts and Humanities for the Scott-Yarbrough House, also known as Pebble Hill

Programs

Alabama Historical Association Draughon Seminars in State & Local History Flynt Graduate Award Hitchcock Graduate Award Residencies Third Thursday Poetry Series Annual Events

Spotlights

Claudia Rankine

visiting Feb. 4-5

Terrance Vickerstaff holding Betsey Scott Harper book

Betsey Scott Harper: The Story of an Auburn First Family

children's book

Chester Higgins

shares photographer's journey

News

New York Times photographer Chester Higgins shares how pictures can capture the soul on Alabama tour

Author, longtime New York Times photographer and Alabama Distinguished Artist Chester Higgins toured Alabama in March, sharing with students and residents how to connect people through the power of photography.
Renowned writer Claudia Rankine visiting Auburn University

Poet, playwright and cultural critic Claudia Rankine will visit Auburn’s campus for a series of special events from Feb. 4-5, 2025.
CMDCAH accepting Harry M. Philpott Endowment for the Humanities Grant Program submissions

The Harry M. Philpott Endowment for the Humanities Grant Program is administered by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities for the enhancement of teaching in the humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.
CLA presents Holiday Light and Sound Show at Pebble Hill

The Holiday Light and Sound Show is a 20-minute production featuring a special holiday rendition of the Auburn University Fight Song, original recordings of holiday classics and a sonic adventure to the magical land of Christmas, all accompanied by spectacular lights.