From: "Seymour, Janet I - WHS" <Janet.Seymour@wisconsinhistory.org> Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:55:30 -0500 Subject: FW: Final Reminder: 2010 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference Message-ID: <488E289A5C909049B0E55F6B651B5B3501E8EABBC643@MEWMAD0PC01G02.accounts.wistate.us>
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FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - OCT 1
Regular Rates: Postmarked by October 1
* 2 DAY registration: $110
* 1 DAY registration: $60
Download your registration packet now<http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/local
history/AnnualConference/pdfs/ConferenceBrochure-2010.pdf>
(PDF, 2.60 MB)
Hotel Rate Alert
Only one day left for the guaranteed $99 conference rate (after September 2
4, 2010, rates are at market price, regularly $159 - $179 per night). Reser
ve now at the Grand Geneva Resort<https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_
reservation.cfm?groupID=481302&hotelID=73001> or call 800-558-3417.
2010 LOCAL HISTORY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
Friday, October 15 – Saturday, October 16
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Learn More About the Conference<http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/localhistor
y/annual_convention.asp>
Don't miss these exciting events!
Friday Evening Events
On Friday evening two special events are planned. Both are designed to give
you ample time to network with other conference attendees and see more of
the Lake Geneva area.
Fundraising Reception at Wadsworth Hall
Attend this exclusive event at one of the grand houses featured in the fort
hcoming book, "Wisconsin's Own: Twenty Remarkable Homes."
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* Explore the 1st floor of this private residence, built in 1905, and
its surrounding grounds.
* Enjoy a spectacular buffet with dessert and wine bar.
* Meet the authors and photographer of "Wisconsin's Own," who will be
available for a book signing.
* Event proceeds will support the conference, allowing us to keep reg
istration prices affordable.
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Wadsworth Hall, WHI 36453
Fish Fry & Friends: Red Geranium Restaurant
Join your colleagues for an informal and relaxing networking dinner.
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* The restaurant specializes in steaks and fresh seafood, and a Frida
y night fish fry will be available.
* Conveniently located just 2.5 miles from the Grand Geneva Resort.
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Red Geranium Restaurant
Saturday Afternoon Tour
Yerkes Observatory Tour, Williams Bay
Tour this 1897 observatory, known as the birthplace of modern astrophysics
and owned by the University of Chicago's Department of Astronomy and Astrop
hysics.
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* See the world's largest refracting telescope, a 40-inch lens-type t
elescope contained within an impressive 90-foot dome and 73-foot diameter e
levator floor.
* Learn about Yerkes Observatory's early history and see historic pho
tos.
* Discover the Quester Museum which celebrates Yerkes Observatory ast
ronomers who had a profound impact on both the scientific and local communi
ties within the last century.
* Browse the gift shop for authentic meteorites, postcards, T-shirts,
scientific kits, guides to the stars and planets, and many other science a
nd astronomy-related items.
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Yerkes Observatory
Check our website<http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/localhistory/annual_conve
ntion.asp> for more information.
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