--=======3730394A======= Content-Type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-1747398C; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Annual meeting of the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societes, referred to as The Landmark Conference will be held in Edgefield, SC April 22 - 23 2004. I have included a copy of the brochure and the registration form for those of you who would like to attend. Please feel free to make copies for others. If you have questions, contact me at [email protected] Dr. Constance T. McNeill Chairman, Registration The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, the Ridge Heritage Association, the Edgefield Historical Society, the Edgefield Civic League, the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies, and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to the 40th annual South Carolina Landmark Conference in Edgefield County April, 22-24, 2004. Edgefield County was created from part of the Old Ninety Six District in 1785, but the area was settled as early as the 1730's by traders and then by immigrants from Ireland, Germany, England and others who came either by way of the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania through Virginia to South Carolina or through the port of Charleston. Edgefield County has long been a center of political activity for the upcountry, having produced 10 Governors for the State of South Carolina. Landmark Conference registrants will enjoy visiting a number of historic places including the birthplace of Sen. Strom Thurmond, Carroll Hill, Darby Plantation and Bettis Academy. The conference will begin with the pickup of conference materials from the D. A. Tompkins Library Lynch Building Annex on Courthouse Square. Then Registrants can enjoy a walking tour of Downtown Edgefield and visit the Edgefield Pottery, The Carpenter's Stand, and other points of interest in one of the few towns where the entire Downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places. =20 The Conference will continue on Friday morning with a presentation at the Edgefield Baptist Church and then lunch in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Opportunities to visit some of Edgefield's historic homes will be accorded in the afternoon. The Annual Awards banquet will be held at The Wild Turkey Federation. After breakfast on Saturday morning, registrants will take a tour of the Victorian homes of Johnston and Trenton, SC. This will include a tour of Historic Ebenezer Church and Cemetery. The 2004 Landmark Conference will conclude with a Picnic lunch at Bettis Academy in Trenton, SC. You are invited to remain after lunch and tour the facilities of this Historic African American facility. Landmark Conference Agenda Thursday, April 22nd 1-5 PM Greeting, Refreshments, Conference packet pick-up D.A. Tompkins Library Lynch Building 1-5 PM Self-guided walking tour of downtown Edgefield 7-9 PM Reception & Heavy hors d'oeuvres with entertainment Oakley Park Edgefield Friday, April 23rd 7:30-8:30 Packet pick-up for late arrivals D. A. Tompkins Library Lynch Building 7:30-8:30 Continental Breakfast Edgefield Baptist Church 8:30-9:45 Organizational Reports/Business Meeting - Edgefield Baptist= Church 10am -12 Welcome/Speakers Edgefield Baptist Church 12-1 PM Lunch - Edgefield Baptist Church 1-5 PM Tour of Homes &Historic sites Greater Edgefield Area 7:00 PM Annual Awards Banquet Wild Turkey Federation, Edgefield Saturday, April 24th 8 -9 am Full Breakfast/Isabella's Retreat Johnston, SC 8:30-10 Tour of Homes/Historic Sites Johnston 10 -1:00 PM Tour of Homes/Historic sites Trenton 1:00 PM Picnic lunch at Bettis Academy Trenton, S.C. Registration Form Detach and mail to: Dr. Constance T. McNeill Landmark Conference Registration P.O. Box 546 Edgefield, S.C. 29824-0546 Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________ City_________________________________ State_________ Zip Code______________ Organization_________________________ Title________________________________ Phone_______________________________ E-mail_______________________________ =B7 Registration fee of $120 (per Person) enclosed by check =B7 Payable to 2004 Landmark Conference (FEIN# 23-7148156) =B7 (In order to assist us with Conference planning all Registration fees MUST be received by March 31, 2004) Your registration fee includes programs, tours, receptions, and meals. You will be responsible for your own lodging. A list of accommodations is included for your convenience. Space is limited, so please make your plans early !! For any questions or additional information Please contact: Dr. Constance T. McNeill 864-446-7272 e-mail: [email protected] Jack M. Tiller 803-275-3775 e-mail [email protected] Conference Accommodations Edgefield Inn Host Hotel 702 Augusta Rd. (Hi-way 25 S.) Edgefield, S.C. 803-637-2001 $59.40 plus tax Holiday Inn Express 155 Colony Parkway/Whiskey Rd. Aiken, S.C. 803-648-0999 $69.00 plus tax prior to 18 March 22 miles from Edgefield Pleasant Lane B & B 318 Pleasant Lane Rd. Edgefield, S.C. 888-771-3161 $115.00 Single $135.00 Double 10 Miles from Edgefield www.bbonline.com/sc/pleasantlane=20 Southwood Manor 100 East Main St. (Hi-way 23) Ridge Spring, S.C. 800-931-1786 $75.00 Single $85.00 Double 16 miles from Edgefield www.bbonline.com/sc/southwood=20 Please ask for Landmark Conference Rate for all accommodations --=======3730394A======= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-avg=cert; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-1747398C Content-Disposition: inline --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). 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