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Surnames: Hurst, Lahew, Lindsey, Morgan, Dyer, Dunn, Stevens, etc...
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A family gathering of the descendants of "Capt." John Hurst of Harrison County,
Indiana, is planned for the 5th and 6th of July 2003, in Corydon, Indiana.
Friday, July 4th. (Optional, for early arrivals)
The Old Capital Days kicks off with a chicken barbecue and band concert on the town square
on Friday evening. There will be a table marked the Hurst Reunion for those who want to
come by early and say hello.
On Saturday will have a booth setup on or near the town square for you to come by and
check in, meet people and get information.
Schedule:
Saturday, July 5th, 10:00 a.m.
Corydon Old Capital Days on the town square begins. Besides seeing all the craft booths
and various pioneer demonstrations, you can also tour the First State Capital building,
the Governor's mansion, and the Corydon Civil War Battle Park.
10:45 a.m.
Meet at the Fairgrounds to assemble for the Parade.
11:00 a.m. Parade begins. We will have a hay wagon for people to ride on or you can walk.
This will only last about 45 minutes.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Genealogy discussion. We will discuss matters regarding past and future research. Air
conditioned location to be determined.
6:00 p.m.
Begin meeting at the Leora Brown School House for dinner.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We will have a nice catered meal in a historic atmosphere. The charge is $15.00 per
person to cover the meal, rental of the building and anything left over will offset other
expenses for the reunion. Children under 12 free.
7:00 p.m.
Meal served
8:00 p.m.
Announcements - awards
8:15 p.m.
A special guest speaker will tell about the Hurst family.
9:00 p.m.
Conclusion
SUNDAY JULY 6
9:30 a.m.
Meet at Old Capitol Inn to go to Hurst Cemetery.
9:50 a.m.
Cemetery visit. The Hursttown Cemetery is located on private property, has graves from
1808, and we will have permission to visit.
10:30 a.m. The reunion will conclude as the family disburses 'til the next time.
If you are interested, please contact Eric Hurst at ehurst(a)indy.rr.net as soon as
possible, so you can be included on any future communications.
See you there,
Marie Hurst Lewis,
Walnut Creek, CA