Hello all those with ancestors who lived within the 1700's boundaries of Cumberland Co., PA. I just returned from Pennsylvania finalizing details of our "Mother Cumberland-A Harvest of Memories:Reunion2003" Date of Reunion: July 18, 19, 20, 2003 (only 13 months away) Place of Reunion: Shippensburg University, Cumberland Co., PA For: Anyone who has an ancestor of any surname who lived in what was then Cumberland County during the 1700's. The reunion will include an all-day genealogy seminar of Friday July 18, 2003. In addition there will be a revolutionary encampment, genealogy & historical tours of Cumberlan County historical sites (buses are air conditioned), re-enactments, campfire program, plus LOTS of genealogical exchanges, displays, etc. Also - BRING the CHILDREN - there will be lots of Revolutionary crafts, activities, etc. for the children. PLUS the University has areas for basketball, volleyball, A GREAT SKATING RINK FOR ROLLERBLADING, POOL (lifeguard provided), and lots of places to eat nearby (some meals will be included in the reunion package). All this is in an airconditioned building on the University campus. In addition, housing will be available at the Univrsity in the dorms or there are plenty of nearby places to stay. Self-contained motorhomes are also welcome and there is no cost to use the University lots for this purpose. Also - There are lots of break-out rooms for our individual classes. Many of the First Families are holding individual meetings and get togethers for their surname. If you are interested in holding one of these meetings for your surname(s) of interest, please let me know by return e-mail. Also - our surname exchange is going great. There is no cost to submit your surnames and you do not need to attend the reunion to take advantage of this great opportunity. If you are intersted in being included in the registry, please send your surnames (fom the Cumberland County 1700's time period) and your name, phone #, mailing address & e-mail address to: treeseek@zoominternet.net (Jocelyn Wilms) Please put the words: "Cumberland County Reunion 2003" in your subject line. If you have not already submitted your e-mail address to be included in the mailings for the reunion details, please send me your e-mail address and please put "Reunion 2003" in your subject line. Load up the wagon, hitch up the team, and head on home to Mother Cumberland. Donna Cuillard Reunion chair