THE GATHERING OF FRIENDS
JUNE 13, 14 AND 15, 2008
AT
A great many Friends developed and settled in this
area of
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, June 13 — For early arrivals, there
will be several interesting opportunities.
3:00 P. M. there will be a guided walking tour of the
historic district.
Also, the famous General Sherman house will be open
for visitors.
Many Friend genealogical books will be there for our
browsing throughout the weekend.
At 5:00 P. M. we enjoy a buffet dinner at the
The program will look back at our ancestor’s
lifestyle. We will also have music and
fun.
(Louise Pence and her partner, Mary, will dress in the
style our ancestors wore.)
Saturday,
June 14 Complimentary breakfast at
the
9:00 A. M. Opening Ceremonies City of
Lancaster welcome. “Share and Tell” —
All those in
attendance are Invited to tell the group about their
Friend connection and history.
We expect some good
stories. Also, those attending are
invited to bring
pictures or artifacts to share (optional).
12:00 Noon A delicious picnic style buffet lunch.
1:00 P. M.A presentation of Friend history and
genealogy in this
2:00 P.M. A
brief description and history of the New Salem area we will be visiting.
2:15 P.M.A trip to New Salem cemetery, where many
Friend ancestors are buried.
They are the ancestors of a great many members of the
Friend Family Association. (Time permitting, we will
stop for a visit to another Friend cemetery.)
5:45 P.M. A group picture will be taken
.6:00 P.M.
A festive banquet.
There will be music, door prizes, and a program on the history and
culture of this area where so many
Friends came long ago, and where many of their
descendents now live. This is always a
fun evening.
Sunday, June 15 Complimentary breakfast at the Inn
.9:00 A.M. Devotions
10:00 A. M.
The formal association annual meeting with the election of
trustees and other business that may come before the group.
The traditional closing friendship circle,
and “good-bye.”
We will have a lot of information on the many places of interest for those who may wish to stay longer.
THE LANCASTER INN
We will be here June 13 14 and 15, 2008 for the next
Gathering of Friends, The Lancaster Inn
has a block of rooms re-served for us (June 13 and 14). Double rooms are $62.00 plus tax per
day. Call in for your reservation at
740-653-3040. All of our meetings will
be held here. Come and meet new cousins and renew
friendships.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE GATHERING OF FRIENDS JUNE 13, 14 AND 15, 2008 COST IS $50.00 PER PERSON FOR THREE WONDERFUL BUFFET MEALS, AND TO COVER PROGRAM EXPENSES. SEND TO COL. DONALD FRIEND, USA RET. 540 EDGEMONT DR. PLAIN CITY, OH 43064
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