Hello List; The Sunfield Historical Society is sponsoring the Eaton County Heritage Conference on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan. (See details below). We hope that you will plan to attend, we have limited seating, so please get your registration in early. (Sep 15) Tell your genealogical friends. We will also be having vendors with many genealogical wares. REMEMBER – this is a *Free Conference*, we will be providing you with lunch and a full day of genealogy and local history. Please visit the Eaton County website http://www.eaton.migenweb.net/Heritage-Conf-2008.htm to download the registration form. If you have any questions or you would like a registration form emailed to you, be sure to let me know. jansedore@dishmail.net Eaton County Heritage Conference Hosted by: The Sunfield Historical Society Saturday, September 20, 2008 Location: Sunfield United Brethren Church - 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy, Sunfield, MI 48890 (1/4 mile west of blinker-light in Sunfield on M-43) 8:00 – 9:00 Registration, come early and enjoy a cup of coffee and a roll. 9:00 a.m. – noon Speaker: Shirley Gage Hodges Shirley Gage Hodges has been actively doing genealogical research since 1967. She has presented lecturers, seminars and workshops locally and regionally both in the United States and Canada since 1994. Shirley has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Library of Michigan Genealogy Appreciation Award. "The Importance of Preserving Your Family History & Heirlooms" One of the most precious things we can pass on to our children, and the children of their children, is the history of their family. It helps to give them a sense of their place in the cycle of the generations. It is important that we preserve the wealth of stories that go along with the heirlooms that have been passed down in a family for generations. Find out why those items were so precious to your ancestors and pass those stories along so that they will be preserved for future generations. "How to Preserve Family Histories and Heirlooms" There are a great number of things that genealogist can and should use to preserve their family histories and heirlooms. In order to preserve our roots and pass them on we need to learn how to take care of them so that they will be available to future generations. This session will be devoted to helping you learn how best to preserve your family papers, photos and other family treasures. We need to learn the proper storage and preservation techniques to save our family treasures for years to come. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Eaton County Historical Commission and will be served by the Sunfield Coffee House. 1:00 - A tour of the Sunfield G.A.R. Hall located on Main St. Sunfield, Keith Harrison; National Past Commander in Chief will be your guide. 2:00 – Sunfield is a small town that continues to thrive in our fast paced society. Stop by and visit the following businesses, they are waiting for you. · Mapes Furniture, which was originally the Walsh Hotel, located on the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue. There you will be given a tour of the store and history of the buildings. · The Sunfield Sentinel will be open from 1:00 until 3:00. You will be able to see the printing presses that are still being used today to print the weekly edition of The Sunfield Sentinel. · Welch Hardware will be open for your pleasure to wander around, enjoy being taken back in time by the sportsmen-like furnishings, wooden floors and good hometown hospitality. · Sunfield Coffee House newly remodeled, great place to eat, sit and enjoy a cup of their wonderful coffee.