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The Conference on the Front Porch

Garden & Gun traveled to charming Taylor, Mississippi, at the end of September for the fourth annual Conference on the Front Porch—two days of lectures and events exploring the cultural significance of the front porch in the American South. In addition to compelling presentations and panel discussions, guests enjoyed traditional Southern meals, live music, wine tastings, tours of historic Oxford homes, and more.

Special thanks to:
The Conference on the Front Porch
Plein Air

October 7, 2019

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GRIT owner Angie Sicurezza and Plein Air event manager Ann Ferrell Cauthen gather outside The Mill as the two-day conference gets underway.

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GRIT owner Angie Sicurezza and Plein Air event manager Ann Ferrell Cauthen gather outside The Mill as the two-day conference gets underway.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Keynote speaker Dr. Mark Plotkin of the Amazon Conservation team welcomes attendees as he kicks off the two-day speaker series.

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Keynote speaker Dr. Mark Plotkin of the Amazon Conservation team welcomes attendees as he kicks off the two-day speaker series.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

From left: Plein Air founder and developer Campbell McCool with G&G deputy editor Amanda Heckert and her husband, Justin Heckert.

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From left: Plein Air founder and developer Campbell McCool with G&G deputy editor Amanda Heckert and her husband, Justin Heckert.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Audra Burch of the New York Times discusses the pivotal role of the front porch in African American culture.

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Audra Burch of the New York Times discusses the pivotal role of the front porch in African American culture.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Guests mingle amid the porches of Plein Air during Friday night’s Block Party.

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Guests mingle amid the porches of Plein Air during Friday night’s Block Party.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Amanda Heckert speaks on G&G’s forthcoming book, Southern Women.

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Amanda Heckert speaks on G&G’s forthcoming book, Southern Women.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Guests explore Wonderbird Gin Distillery.

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Guests explore Wonderbird Gin Distillery.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

In true Southern fashion, NBC News chairman Andy Lack and journalist Curtis Wilkie lead a lively discussion from their rocking chairs.

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In true Southern fashion, NBC News chairman Andy Lack and journalist Curtis Wilkie lead a lively discussion from their rocking chairs.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

From left: Bryan, Fred, and Patrick Krutz of Krutz Family Cellars.

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From left: Bryan, Fred, and Patrick Krutz of Krutz Family Cellars.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

Guests partake in an open-air supper on the Plein Air lawn.

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Guests partake in an open-air supper on the Plein Air lawn.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

A private concert by Oxford-based roots rock band the Kudzu Kings closes out the conference.

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A private concert by Oxford-based roots rock band the Kudzu Kings closes out the conference.

Photo: Taylor Square Photography

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