2014 Kelsey Kindred
Annual Reunion
The 2014 reunion was held September 5 – 7th in the Philadelphia/ Valley Forge area of Pennsylvania. Our meet and greet time was held at Arnold’s Family Fun Center. A scheduling improvement made it necessary to move our business meeting to Saturday night. We had a nice meal and some family bowling time!
Saturday morning started sunny and promised to be warm. Our bus trip to Philly was on a school bus with-out air conditioning, yikes! For most of the ride stops it was O.K. We toured the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum before lunch. Our delicious sandwiches from John’s Roast Pork restaurant were enjoyed in the shady area of a park adjacent to the Liberty Bell Museum. After lunch we moved on to the Betsy Ross house, and the Fire-man’s museum. All stops were educational and air conditioned! Tired and ready to return to the hotel we had to made one last stop! The Rocky steps at the Phil-adelphia Museum of Art. Posing for a picture was fun and some of the crew took the opportunity to make the run to the top in Rocky Balboa fashion! Back on the bus we went and headed back to the hotel.
After a brief rest, we met in the hotel lobby for a buffet dinner. The food was plentiful and delicious. Our annual meeting was held after the meal. Topics covered included the progress with the genealogical records being added to the web site, as well as when they will be accessible, reunion plans for next year, and a call for help in proving lineage for an attending family. Following the meeting we had a "make your own ice cream sundae" party. Those who were inter-ested in the area night life took a trip to a near by casi-no while the others relaxed in the hotel.
Noon on Sunday was the meeting time for our pic-nic in Valley Forge National Park. Richard Kelsey of Arkansas presided over a short non denominational service at the picnic area. The lunch included; cold cut sandwiches, chips and drinks along with home made desserts. After eating some folks said goodbye while others toured the park enjoying the beautiful day. The weekend was a huge success. We met old friends and family, made some new friends and hopefully we will be welcoming more new de-scendent members soon!
Call to the Reunion...
Hear Ye, Hear Ye,
Our President, Jarman Kelsey will be calling all members to the 86th Annual Kelsey Reunion and Business meeting
Kelsey Kindred Family Reunion
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
September 5th – 7th 2014
Housing
We have made arrangements for block of 20 rooms at Springhill Suites, King of Prussia, PA
Springhill Suites
875 Mancill Mill Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Individual attendees will make reservations directly with central reservations at 1-888-236-2427 or direct with Hotel at 610-783-1400.
Rates are;
King Bed $79.00 per night
2 Queen Beds $89.00 per night
Weekend Itinerary
Friday September 5th
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Springhill Suite
875 Mancill Mill Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Business meeting, Snacks and Candlepin Bowling
Arnold’s Family Fun Center
2200 West Drive, Oaks, PA 19456
(In the 422 Business Center across from the Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center)
Phone: 610-666-0600
Saturday September 6th
Morning
8:30am – 3:30pm
We will be taking a bus to Downtown
Tours in Philadelphia (TBD)
Lunch; Local Philly Cheesesteak Joint-
Group pictures at the Steps Philadelphia Art Museum. Location of the infamous scene from Rocky movie
Dinner/Evening Entertainment
To be determined
Sunday September 7th
Tour and Picnic at Valley Forge
10 am– Sunset
Valley Forge
Route 23
King of Prussia, PA
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm
Come and Celebrate the common heritage of William Kelsey! Renew acquaintances and discover new family connections.
PS this is the week after Labor Day which this can be a learning experience for your kids.
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