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ECAFA Meeting Minutes - June 1, 2006 The East Coast Allred Family Association met Thursday. June 1, 2006, at 6 o’clock PM at the Blue Mist Restaurant. Members Present: Linda Allred Cooper Topics on the Agenda: Linda opened the meeting by discussing the July 13th trip to Snow Camp to see the play “The Sword of Peace”. The Sword of Peace is a dramatic portrayal of the American Revolution. It enlightens the audience about the struggles of the peaceful Quakers must face in a time of war. General Nathaniel Greene, 2nd in command under General George Washington, is about to meet Lord Cornwallis, Commander of the British Forces in America, at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Simon Dixon, a Quaker miller is faced With an important decision like that of his neighbors, take
up arms and fight or remain true to his faith.
Simon Dixon and other historical characters reveal their heart-torn
decision as you witness this exciting, action-packed dramatic tribute to the
Quakers. Plan to meet at 6 o’clock at Snow Camp, eat at the Ye Old
Country Kitchen, tour the sites, new exhibits and attend the outdoor drama at 8
o’clock. PM. Linda then discussed the trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. October 18-22 - Trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown to celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown ending the American Revolution. We will leave Pittsboro Wednesday afternoon 10/18 and drive to Williamsburg/check into the motel where we will stay for the duration of the trip. Thursday 10/19 – Spend all day in Yorktown enjoying the festivities. Friday 10/20 – Spend all day in Jamestown. Saturday 10/21 – Spend all day in Williamsburg. Sunday 10/22 – Drive home. Estimated cost is $62.00 per person for tickets to all
activates. $69.00 plus tax per
motel room per night. Each motel
room will have two beds – you can share if you want.
We will be staying 4 nights – total of $311.00 for the 4 nights.
We will split the cost of the van rental and gas.
Linda will need a definite head court by August 1st. six rooms
have been reserved at the Quality Inn/Historic Area.
Contact Linda, if interested. 2006 Reunion Randolph County – New This Year Thursday, September 7th – Bus will leave Asheboro at 7 AM and travel southwest to the Yadkin River where British and American troops met at the Trading Ford during the first week of February 1781. From there we will continue south to Kings Mountain Battlefield. This battle destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis’ army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. After lunch, we will continue to Chesnee, South Carolina to the Cowpens Battlefield. This battle was fought January 17, 1781. Cowpens was one of only a few successful double envelopments in history and is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolution. Stop in Salisbury for a historic tour and dinner. Return to Asheboro around 8 PM. Friday, September 8th – Bus will leave
Asheboro at 9 AM and travel to Greensboro to the Guilford Courthouse
Battleground. This battle was
fought on Thursday, March 15, 1781. We will watch the movie describing the
battle and tour the site. We will have lunch at the K & W founded by Grady
Allred. We will end the day with a
short tour of family and historic sites in Randolph County including the Allred-Trogdon
Cemetery where at least four American Revolution Veterans are buried. $65.00 per
person for the 2-day trip. This is non-refundable unless your seat is sold if
you cancel. Limited seating.
Deadline for reservations is August 1, 2006.
This event will not be repeated. Contact
Linda, if interested. Saturday – Main Reunion Day –9th- All activities take place at Grays Chapel School located at the intersection of Old Liberty Road and Highway 22. 9:00 AM – Doors open for registration. 10:00 AM – Sail across the ocean from Liverpool, England to Choptank River, Maryland in the year 1682 aboard William Penn’s ship “Submission”. 11:30 AM – Welcome Meeting Noon – Covered Dish Luncheon in the school cafeteria. Plates, cups, utensils, drinks and ice provided. 2:00 PM – Genealogy Sessions begin. 4:00 PM - Activities wrap up and our day comes to an end. Eddie York discussed the York/Craven/Cox Cemetery located
in Ramseur near the Brooklyn Avenue Ext. Approximately
80 graves are in this cemetery. The site is being surveyed by William Brown and when all
details are finalized, the ECAFA will be deeded this cemetery by Robert
Threadgill for upkeep and preservation. The ECAFA Bank Account:
$673.07 The American Revolutionary War Papers of Captain John Hinds
have been copied and will be donated to the Randolph Room of the Asheboro Public
Library by the ECAFA. Linda Cooper, Eddie Allred, Sara Allred, Alice Allred
Pottmyer and Franklin Allred will be attending the Rocky Mountain Allred Reunion
June 23-24 in Spring City, Utah. Next East Coast Allred Meeting: July 13, 2006 – Meet at Snow Camp at 6 o’clock for dinner, tour the historic sites, new exhibits and 8 o’clock attend the outdoor drama “The Sword of Peace”. Becky Allred Sexton |
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