2010 Olmste(a)d Family Reunion
Olmste(a)d Family Association
International Reunion
July 8-10, 2010
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, New York
Bookmark this page for your easy return to check the planning progress.
Thinking of attending — no committment, just let us know so we can plan appropriately
You do not have to be a member of the family association to attend
but we welcome your support — see the OFA page on how to join
Planning is well underway with the local organizing committee; the next meeting will be in April at the college dining hall. Until then planning will continue with communicatioins by email and phone. If you live in the area, we need your help as there are many things to be done.
There will be special programs for children & teens as well as seminars for adults. Some currently being considered are: photography as a genealogical tool (Rochester is the home of George Eastman and Kodak), “Genealogy 101″ for those who are just starting the quest for their family heritage, visits to local Olmste(a)d sites, DNA as a genealogical tool and an update on what we have learned thus far about our Olmste(a)d family, the family in England and elsewhere, and discussion & research updates on various Olmste(a)d family lines.
Seminars and workshops may offered on these topics
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How to document your appliction to join the DAR, SAR, or other hereditary society.
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The history of the family name.
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Olmste(a)ds in England before 1632.
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DNA as a genealogical tool and what we are learning about our family lines.
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Using the Internet and other tools for developing your genealogy.
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Genealogy 101 — how and where to start learning of your family history.
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Kids do genealogy too.
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Making your own family crest — something special for our younger family members.
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Castles and Camps — historic and modern Olmste(a)d retreats.
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Experience the arrival of the “Orphan Train” with our younger families participating in this special program.
Two special 6-hour seminars are being planned for Thursday–each limited to 50 persons and will include bus transportation and luncheon.
1. Tour four historic Frederick Law Olmstead parks in Rochester with commentary by a park historian.
2. Photography — preserving old photos and documents with a visit to the George Eastman house and then “hands on” photography of people and places.
The tentative schedule is
Wednesday, July 7th
Early arrivals registration
Day on your own, for those coming from out of the area, a chance to explore nearby attractions such as Niagara Falls, Letchworth Park, or do genealogical research in local archives and libraries.
Thursday, July 8
Registration
Memorabilia area set-up
Off campus seminars including lunch
Individual genealogical research help available
Opening dinner and evening program
Friday, July 9
Opening session & presentations
Afternoon workshops
Memorabilia displays
Dinner
Family evening program
Saturday, July 10
Morning sessions
Lunch w/presentation
Afternoon workshops
Memorabilia and family artifact displays
Genealogical assistance
Dinner
Family musical evening program
Sunday, July 11
Breakfast
Family, non-denominational religious service
Olmste(a)d Family Association annual meeting
Luncheon
Reunion registration & housing — a PDF form will be here in spring 2010.
Roberts Wesleyan College
check out the campus facilities at www.roberts.edu.
Many of the activities will be located in the Garlock Dining Commons (#16) with some presentations utilizing class rooms in adjacent buildings. The athletic facilities are available for our use.
We will be using dorms in Davison Hall (#27 at top of map) and town houses (#27); RVs (no hookups) will be allowed in the adjacent parking lot (#J). Davison and the town houses are air conditioined.
Campus housing will be available starting Sunday, July 4th through Monday, July 12th for those that want to come early or stay late to spend time in the area or obtain the best air travel schedule.
Davison Hall has elevator to 2nd and 3rd floor. Arranged in four 2-bedroom with two full baths suites. Children under age five will be allowed to bunk on the floor in sleeping bags an no charge.
Room cost is $27/pp/double/night (single in room @$40). Rooms have single beds, desk, chair & dresser, pillow & blanket. Linen packet (2 sheets, pillow case, towel & washcloth) available at $10 for your whole stay; you can bring your own linens if you wish. No cooking allowed in rooms.
Meals in the Garlock Dinning Commons are cafeteria style and will cost less than $25/pp/day
To be added to a direct email list for the latest reunion activities, send a request to: WaltSteesy@aol.com.
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Last Updated February 24, 2010