2016 Conference

[Jim Page]

I'll put a group together and we'll call ourselves Johnny and the Assassins.

Something like this, perhaps?

Yeow!!!

[STS Lincolnite]

I just realized that I gave a wrong date! Yikes! The conference is April 8-10, 2016, Starts on Friday with the tour into Southern Maryland, reception at the museum on Friday night, sessions all day on Saturday, banquet and music that night, and trip to a fascinating area of Central Maryland on Sunday. Trips are priced separately and on first-come basis.

I have two more things to finalize, and then I will reveal all and also get conference packets in the mail to all Surratt members by November 15.

Thanks for the update Laurie. I am anxiously awaiting my packet! Always great to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

[ReignetteC]

Thanks for the great info, Laurie. The anticipation of another fabulous conference will help make the winter months pass quickly.

[Wesley Harris]

Is it too early to start counting down the days to Conference 2016?

[HerbS]

It is never too early to start counting down the days for the conference! This is my year to finally go to the conferece!

[Thomas Kearney]

I will be the exclusive live tweeter for the conference using the #Surratt2016. Please follow me on Twitter.

[Eva Elisabeth]

Please post pics (too) - and have a great time everyone!

(PS: Thomas - I have no clue what "using the #Surratt2016" means but I hope you'll link to whatever you report!)

[ReignetteC]

A family event will prevent me from attending the conference this year, but I will be with you in spirit. I'll be sure to follow your tweets, Thomas. And here's to 2017!

[Susan Higginbotham]

Question, folks. Does anyone dress in 1860's attire for the Saturday night banquet?

[BettyO]

Everyone just dresses in regular clothing for the conference and banquet - usually a bit more dressy for the banquet; i.e. Sunday attire....

[Susan Higginbotham]

Thanks, Betty!

[L Verge]

It wasn't for the conference, but about 25 years ago (when we were younger), we held a banquet at the Officers' Club at Ft. McNair (Washington Arsenal during CW). The OC is right across the street from what is left of the penitentiary and trial room. About a dozen of us donned our hoops for the event. Luckily, the upstairs ballroom is huge there and could accommodate so many women in full sail.

[Thomas Kearney]

Question, folks. Does anyone dress in 1860's attire for the Saturday night banquet?

I'll be in a suit.

[Miss_Bellatrix]

I will be the exclusive live tweeter for the conference using the #Surratt2016. Please follow me on Twitter.

I'll be following along, Thomas! I can't be there in person but at least there is Twitter I hope all of you going have a great time! Maybe I can make it next year.

[Rick Smith]

Question, folks. Does anyone dress in 1860's attire for the Saturday night banquet?

Susan,

I will be in mid 19th century period attire on Friday evening while giving tours ay Surratt's from 4-6 pm.

Looking forward to your book.

Rick