Members gathered Friday evening for a meet and greet. This is always a good opportunity to meet new people and reacquaint with old friends.
Saturday morning started with a color guard supplied by the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter. We had a color guard from a local Naval Sea Cadet unit on Sunday morning.
Each Society held their meeting in an open format so that others (especially prospective members) could attend. They gave basic information about their society, such as dates and locations of meetings, and membership requirements, in addition to conducting their own business.
Everyone joined together for lunch and dinner on Saturday. Our luncheon speaker was Betsy Jones, the Governor General of the National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. She attended Heritage Weekend as part of her official visit to the Illinois Branch. She gave an entertaining talk on the "Colorful Ladies of Tombstone". It was an entertaining look at some of the early residents of that famous old western town.
Our speaker that evening was Kathryn Harris. She gave us a first person interpretation of Elizabeth Keckley, who was the dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln. We learned another aspect of that first lady.
On Sunday morning, there were 6 more meetings. Everyone went home with a sense of satisfaction after that weekend.
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