Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, North Carolina

S L

My husband and I were in the Charlotte area, and I had seen this come up on the map. I didn’t know what to expect, because I didn’t get a chance to look into it before we headed there. What a surprise!

First off, the doorway is a huge cross when you walk in. Absolutely beautiful and what a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice. As you walk in, there’s a welcome desk. Everyone was so wonderful! There is a free tour that takes about an hour and a half. We thought we might just see a building, but it was so much more than that!

We did as much of the tour as we could, but when we made plans to go there we didn’t anticipate a tour or staying long. There is a cafe for some food and drinks, and there is also a gift shop with all kinds of things and lots of books whether they are bibles in many different translations, study bibles, books on spiritual warfare, devotional, etc. My husband ended up getting a Billy Graham study Bible, and he loves it. Around the path outside, are the graves of Billy and his wife.

We had a lovely visit here. Anyone who knows the Graham family, has been to one of his events, is a Christian, or loves a truly inspirational story, would enjoy this. We plan to bring my in laws when they visit. Billy was a strong man of faith and lived for Jesus making it his mission to bring as many to Christ across the world as possible.

When you walk out of the building back through the cross, if you look up, you will see written “I am coming quickly.” A reminder for us all to be ready.

Donna Abbey-Colborne

May 29/24 My friend and I spent an entire day at the Billy Graham Library on our road trip back to Canada from Orlando WE found it so interesting, thoughtful , and inspirational.
We entered the family home then moved to the huge complex where we were welcomed by Bessy the cow.
We were guided through the different rooms by lovely volunteers There were many displays and videos sharing the many aspects of Billy Graham's life and ministry.
He was a family man, evangelist and a deeply spiritual man of God, a herald. Everything was laid out so thoughtfully and the wooden structure itself was so beautiful .
We had a delicious lunch at the cafeteria and then walked the grounds It was so peaceful and simple. We definitely were given time to reflect in this wooded quiet space on the grounds. As we were leaving I saw a deer on the grounds!!
I highly recommend this amazing library.

Angie D

The Library has undergone some significant upgrades since I was last here (probably 15 years ago). Reverend Graham's story is presented in an engaging way. There are lots of places to sit throughout the tour. The first few galleries are viewed as a tour group and then you can easily move at your own pace. While you will hear about salvation decisions and ways to donate, there is no pressure to do either. Visiting and tours are free. Reservations are strongly recommended during the Christmas season (though admission is still free) and weekdays are less crowded than Saturdays. We visited on a Wednesday afternoon and spent about two hours on the property. There were plenty of other visitors, but no space felt crowded. We spent a few minutes at the Grahams' graves after touring the library and less than 10 minutes in the home place. (We walked in the house about 10 minutes ago before closing and we're treated like we still had hours to visit). The staff is helpful and knows the answers to just about anything you might ask. Well worth the visit and you will hear about an inspiring life without having to deal with the drama of current political differences. Billy Graham spoke of love over hate and the love of God being for everyone. This is a wonderful part of his legacy.

Tinz

Had the opportunity to visit Billy graham’s library few weeks back. It was a great experience. The staff was knowledgeable about his life and the work he did. The library was interactive. They made sure every age had a good time. Saw few of his things he used. The house he grew up in and the tombstone.

Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area.

Brian W. Williamson

I brought my kids to the Billy Graham Library this past Saturday. We read and studied about Mr. Billy Graham before we went so we would have a good background. My children just turned 13 and they loved it! We toured, shopped at Ruth’s Attic and at the Dairy Bar. Everything was excellent. Thank you for continuing the legacy, and thanks to everyone at the Library for being so hospitable. We are looking forward to going back for Christmas.

Wyatt Cartwright

Great place to spend an afternoon or an entire day. The campus is immaculate and very interesting to walk around. I have yet to do the hour and half guided tour, but I plan on it sometime in the near future. They have a handful of attractions you can checkout on your own (unguided).

It was nice to browse the curated bookstore, I picked up two different text I normally would have not bought/read. The prices were pretty fair, I checked the prices on Amazon and the bookstore was roughly on par with what you would expect to find online. Upon my arrival I was given a 10% off coupon to the bookstore, which definitely enticed me to pull the trigger on my purchases.

Lots of cool antiques from Billy's life. The dairy/snack bar looked really good too, I do not drink dairy and there were no dairy alternatives (unfortunately), but they had other food too.

The entire staff was super welcoming and not pushy at all, they really give you space and time to soak it all in, which I appreciate it.

I definitely will be back in the near future!

***NOTE TO STAFF: You should look into offering non-dairy drinks at the dairy bar, maybe something coconut based? Nothing too crazy just 2-3 items that are non-dairy for folks like myself, I think it would be well received by your guest.

heather eide

What a wonderful experience! I cried almost the whole way through, partly because it told the beautiful life work and story of Billy and Ruth, but also because my dad used to work for him, so it had personal meaning. Such a beautiful property, wonderful exhibits, and they have kept Billy's legacy alive by keeping Jesus at the forefront, and even giving an opportunity to accept Jesus at the end of the tour! What a wonderful experience! Thank you!

Christina

Visit the Library and House of Billy Graham few hours ago. Very beautiful place. The Landscape of the place is beautiful. Inside the Library is a museum of life of Billy Graham, his family life, and his ministries. They also have display of his house that he (Billy Graham) used to live. Most of all the house is the exact how they lived. The display is very organized and written in plain English. There is also a trail that leads to their burial place. That place has a restaurant and a store. I highly recommend it to people come there.