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Queens of the River
Aubern Plantation
Longwood Circa Plantation
The grandest octagonal house in America.
Superb example of mid-19th century Oriental style. Designed for Haller
and Julia Nutt, it retains original furnishings.
Photos courtesy of City
of Natchez, and Pilgrimage
Garden Club
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Agenda
(SCHEDULE OF EVENTS)
Updated:
April 8, 2001
Thursday,
June 7:
- Gathering of
the Family: informal social time and registration for
the early birds in the afternoon. Meeting room to be announced.
Informal dutch treat dinner together or in groups that evening
at hotel or nearby restaurant.
Friday,
June 8:
- Registration and Genealogy: The PDA room will be
open all day for registration, sharing of research notes and
conversation.
- Bus Tour and
Lunch: (morning departure, time to be announced) of Natchez
with guided tours through the homes of Longwood and Stanton
Hall. Lunch will be served in the Queen's room in the Carriage
House that is located on the grounds of Stanton Hall. $35
includes bus and lunch.
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 5:30PM,
Catfish Dinner: at the Cock of the Walk Restaurant. Down
River Chicken also available for those who prefer it over
delectable catfish. The restaurant is in an old train depot
high on a bluff overlooking Ol' Man River (the Mississippi
for non-river rats). And of course, hot cornbread will be
served! Located at 200 N. Broadway. $15.00 and $10.00 under
12.
Saturday,
June 9:
- Registration and Genealogy: The PDA room will be
open all day for registration, sharing of research notes and
conversation.
- 2:00 PM, Membership
Meeting: the annual business meeting of the Association.
- 6:00 PM, Family
Photograph: location will be announced at the Membership
Meeting. An order form will be available at the Reunion. The
group photo will cost $15 for an 8x10 (plus $3 p&h). There
will also be an opportunity for individual family photos to
be taken, with packages of photos, including wallet sized.
See the April Newsletter for details.
- 7:00 PM, Banquet:
menu to be announced, $25.00, $12.50 under 12
Sunday,
June 10:
- Departure Breakfast:
informal and dutch treat, have breakfast with others or make
your own group plans, in the hotel's restaurant.
NOTES:
- there is a $15
Registration Fee in addition to the prices listed above for
anyone 18 or older.
- registration deadline
is May 1st, checks must be received by then.
- use our registration
form. here or in the newsletter starting with the January
2001 issue.
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