List members, I received the following letter and agenda from Clyde and am forwarding it for those who plan to attend with us. I hope this will give you a better idea of which days to plan for. I look forward to seeing all those attending. I will be leaving here from Topeka on May 16, as my huband and I will be attending a Navy ship reunion in St. Charles, Mo. and then head on to Jessamine County arriving on the 20th. If any of you have any questions after the 16th, please feel free to contact Clyde Bunch at the following e-mail address: [email protected] The following is the letter and agenda from Clyde: Hi Shelia, This is just a rough layout of the times and places we will meet.  We have a lot of other things planned that are not listed here.  We would like to have a few surprises.  I became a little concerned that we were over planning, and not allowing enough time for the folks to do research, and other things they came to do.  Everyone needs to understand, that they are in no way obligated for any of these events.  The Historical Society will be open much of the time when some of these events are taking place. We have about 15 other folks joining with us.  The are connected with the Welch family. I was pleased to hear the one woman was bringing her computer to set up.  I have a feeling we are going to need it.  The Society just bought a whole stack of CDs from the Kentucky Dep. of Archives.  I also have my collection of CDs, that we can use.  I think I told you I have one computer set up. If anyone that is coming has info. on Cds we can use while the Fest is running they would be greatly appreciated. So many good things came out of last years Fest.  I will be happy if we get half the results this year.  As the time grows near I feel just like a little kid, waiting for Christmas. It's been a lot of work and planning,but I have enjoyed it. Clyde    Monday - May 21, 2001 We will meet at the Blue Building located in the City - County Park in Nicholasville, at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.. Speakers will be County Judge Executive - William Neal Cassity, and Mayor of Nicholasville - Sam Corman The Historical Societies of Woodford, Garrard, and Jessamine Counties will have tables set up with research materials to sell. Pleasant Hill, more commonly known as Shakertown, will have a table set up to tell you about the Shaker Community located in Mercer County. Howard Fain, our local artist, will have a display of his prints of Jessamine County John Wooton may set up table Tuesday - May 22, 2001 This is your day for research. The Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society at the Farmer's Bank Square on Main Street will be open from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to assist you. We will also have people available as guides and if necessary will go with you. We will also have people at the courthouse and at Withers Library to assist you. Wednesday - May 23, 2001 This is the day for cemeteries. We will meet at the Historical Building in Farmers Bank Square on Main Street, Nicholasville at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts. Speaker: cleaning stones in the cemetery. 1:00 p.m. Dedication of Welch Cemetery located on Shannon Parkway in Nicholasville with Ernestine Hamm The Historical Building will be open later from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday - May 24, 2001 Morning : Patti Friend and tour This day is our regular meeting day and we will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Historical Society Building. The speaker will be Clyde Bunch, president of the Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society. He will present a slide show of Jessamine history and historical sites Friday - May 25, 2001 The Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society Building will be open from 9:a.m to 3: p.m. to assist you or to just have some good conversation. Saturday - May 26, 2001 We will meet at High Bridge Park at 10:00 a.m. Speakers We will have a meal at 12:00 noon There will be a band and dancers (Cloggers) The High Bridge Park meeting will end at 3:00 p. m. You are then invited to tour the historic town of Wilmore with Margaret Morgan. We will meet again at 6:00 p. m. for a boat ride on the Shakertown Dixie Belle The boat tour is sponsored by the City of Wilmore and the Jessamine County River Task Force Shelia Ramos has provided the dancers for our entertainment George Dean has provided the band Howard Teater has provided the Monroe Brothers for our entertainment on the boat ride Refreshments provided by Judge Executive William Neal Cassity and Fiscal Court The City of Nicholasville tour sponsored by Patti Friend and the NOW Organization for revitalizaton of downtown Nicholasville A big thank you to all of our Historical Members, both local and out of state, for their hard work Clyde