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Genealogy Day Conference 9:00 A.M. Continental Inn |
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This event officially opened our Ferree Family reunion. Conducted by Dr. Charles Heisterkamp, our Ferree family genealogist, the program featured guest speakers on topics ranging from genealogical research to our Ferree family history. Opportunity was provided to ask questions and exchange information. The cost of $20.00 included a buffet luncheon and a CD of material presented at the conference which also contained a book "The Ferree Family, The First Five Generations".
9:00 A.M. |
Welcome & Introduction |
Charles Heisterkamp |
9:30 A.M. |
Early Ferree Homes in Lancaster County, PA |
David Bamberger & Ken Eshleman |
10:30 A.M. |
Using the US Census for Ferree Research |
Charles Heisterkamp |
11:30 A.M. |
Our Ferree Family Website |
Nancy Johnson |
12:00 P.M. |
Luncheon Buffet at the Continental Inn |
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1:30 P.M. |
Ferree Family & Hereditary Society Memberships |
Ellen Veden & Ken Eshleman |
2:30 P.M. |
Origins of the Ferree Family |
Charles Heisterkamp |
3:30 P.M. |
National & Ferree Family Genographic Projects |
Charles Heisterkamp |
4:30 P.M. |
Top Ten List of Ferree Mysteries |
Charles Heisterkamp |
5:00 P.M. |
Dinner Break |
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| Following the dinner break, Dr. Heisterkamp was available in the Welcome Center to meet with individuals, answer questions, and exchange information about Ferree ancestors.
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Historical Paradise Bus Tour 9:00 A.M. Continental Inn |
This tour, moderated by Samuel Stoltzfus, took us through the area of the original Ferree land grant and enabled us to view some of the oldest, still remaining, Ferree family homesteads and other Ferree related historical sites. Mr. Stoltzfus included several stories about the history of the county, his family's relationship with the county and the Ferree family. Stops were made at the Lancaster County Historical Society where we were able to view the Lefevre Bible and also at Carpenter's Cemetery where Madame and some of her family are buried.
Underground Railroad Bus Tour 1:30 P.M. Continental Inn |
There were Ferree connections to the time in history when slavery existed and through a network of secret passages known as the "Underground Railroad" slaves attempted to escape to free states. This tour moderated by Dr. Kendrick Eshleman, a direct descendant of Madame Ferree, took us to some of the houses and sites that operated in the Paradise and Lancaster area. There was also a stop in Christiana to visit the museum there and view the monument commemorating the Christiana riots.
Social, Program, Banquet 6:00 P.M. Continental Inn |
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A pre-dinner social gathering was held where a play was presented depicting certain historical events pertaining to Madame Ferree. Under the direction of Donna Jernigan, the cast was made up of Ferree "cousins" who were attending the reunion and volunteered to participate. Dinner followed and a door prize drawing closed the evening.
"Pot Luck" --- "Indoor Picnic" 1:00 P.M. Paradise Park
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This was a fun afternoon of socializing and "togethering". Held at the Paradise Community Park, there were games, lunch, a short business meeting, and a special auction.
The Continental Inn on Lincoln Highway East served as our headquarters where a Welcome Center was available for reunion participants to view displays, share family genealogy, purchase merchandise, get acquainted, and socialize.
"A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL"
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