2015 Surratt Conference

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(03-22-2015 09:35 AM)Wesley Harris Wrote:  Amazing conference! Best presentations in the four times I've been to the conference. Definitely served as impetus for me to get back to work on my book.

Met many new Boothies, including quite a number of members of this forum. I was very surprised by the number of books in the works by our members. As with previous conferences, I picked up many bits of information for my book, including more of the story behind Ford's switching the knife purportedly used by Booth.

One tidbit: During one renovation of Ford's Theater, Booth's Deringer was removed and placed in the vault at Riggs Bank around the corner, located on the site of the Herndon House where the conspirators met just before the assassination. Booth probably had the Deringer with him at the Herndon so it returned to familiar ground.

I probably shouldn't try this because I'm sure to leave someone out and I don't know the username of everyone. These are the forum members I know were present.

BettyO
Eva Elisabeth
ReignetteC
Jim Garrett
Linda Anderson
L Verge
Dave Taylor
Tom Bogar
Lincoln Wonk
Rick Smith
Houmes
Diane T. Putney
John Fazio
Lindsey
Frederick Hatch
Bill Richter
STS Lincolnite
Matthew __ sorry I don't know your username
A couple of ladies from PA but I forgot the usernames
Wesley Harris

The volume of knowledge of this group is nothing short of astounding and I'm proud to know you all!

Hey, Wes, I was there too!! I sat right next to you at lunch on Saturday. How could you not remember my scintillating conversation, sparkling personality, and dazzling good looks??????

I'M JOKING! I too met so many different (and delightful) people it's difficult to keep everyone straight.

But I want to say amen to all the positive comments about the conference. This was the first one I attended and it was fabulous. The speakers were all fascinating, articulate and entertaining. And the staff from the Surratt House worked so hard to make everyone welcome and comfortable. (It must have been exhausting.) Great job! Thank you so much. I loved it.