Surratt Conference Wrap-Up

[Gene C]

(04-10-2019 08:59 AM)L Verge Wrote:  Historians need to form a "fraternity" of friendship as well as education. One of this year's attendees announced at the Friday reception that our conference was more like a family reunion. That was music to my ears! This is the type of interaction that promotes sharing of ideas. Videos are educational, but they are not warm and fuzzy. One of the greatest experiences of my life was being part of what James O. Hall called the Baker Street Irregulars. Going places with him, John C. Brennan, Mike Kauffman, and others taught me so many things and introduced me to wonderful scholars, while also assisting in gathering information.

I'm glad you mentioned that.
Hope you don't mind I borrow that in mentioning our Springfield Tour.
Going somewhere historical and being with others who have such a passion for the events that occurred and the people involved add so much more to the visit.
The memories made and friendships formed have been priceless.
Hope I can be a part of that with you at the next Surratt Conference