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Guthrie Today
By the People, for the People
Robert Penn Warren Symposium Honors Kentucky Author in Guthrie
Annual event brings writers and academics to the author's birthplace for seminars, readings, and student essay competition.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:45pm
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The annual Robert Penn Warren Symposium in Guthrie celebrates the literary legacy of the acclaimed Kentucky author through seminars, readings, and community engagement.Guthrie TodayThe Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum in Guthrie, Kentucky will host an annual symposium on Saturday, April 11 to honor the acclaimed author and poet who was born in the town. The event, organized by a writers group called The Circle, features seminar sessions, a youth essay competition, a mural dedication, and a reading at Poet's Park.
Why it matters
As one of Kentucky's most celebrated literary figures, Robert Penn Warren's legacy continues to be celebrated in his hometown of Guthrie, which draws writers and academics from across the country to the annual symposium. The event highlights the town's connection to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve his memory and inspire the next generation of writers.
The details
The Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum is the centerpiece of the annual symposium, which includes seminar sessions for The Circle writers group, a youth essay competition where winners read their works, a mural dedication on S. Ewing St., and a reading at Poet's Park. Museum Director Jeff Rogers says the event brings in participants from all over the country to honor Warren's life and work.
- The symposium will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- The mural dedication is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on the day of the event.
- The reading at Poet's Park is set for 3:30 p.m. on April 11.
The players
The Circle
A writers group focused on celebrating the legacy of Robert Penn Warren and inspiring the next generation of writers.
Scott Marshall
The chairman of the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum board.
Jeff Rogers
The director of the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum.
What they’re saying
“Each year, the symposium brings writers and academics from all over the country to Guthrie.”
— Jeff Rogers, Museum Director
“It's quite an honor for Guthrie to be recognized in this way and to have so many people celebrate one of its natives.”
— Scott Marshall, Museum Board Chairman
What’s next
The Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum will continue to host the annual symposium, with plans to expand the event's reach and impact in the coming years.
The takeaway
The Robert Penn Warren Symposium in Guthrie, Kentucky serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the acclaimed author and poet, while also inspiring the next generation of writers through youth engagement and community celebration.
