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.

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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

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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

Creative Writing Residency at Pebble Hill

May 11-24, 2026

Terrance Vickerstaff holding Betsey Scott Harper book

Betsey Scott Harper: The Story of an Auburn First Family

children's book

Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr.

celebrates 85th birthday at Center

News

Department of Music performs ‘The Dog Song’ for civil rights icon Rev. Bernard LaFayette Jr.

In celebration of Bernard LaFayette Jr.’s lifelong commitment to nonviolent social change, Auburn musicians arranged a special performance of one of his civil rights songs at his 85th birthday luncheon.
CMDCAH accepting applications for 2026 Creative Writing Residency

The residency supports writers working in fiction or creative nonfiction who seek solitude and dedicated time in an inspiring space to explore new ideas or bring a long-term project closer to completion.
Explore CLA’s outreach work around the world

From local summer camps to international scholarship projects, the College of Liberal Arts enriches lives and expands education for all.
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.