2009 Barton Historical Society
 Annual Meeting and Barton Reunion

 

“Gone To Texas”

That’s what our Barton ancestors used to leave enscribed on the door of their old homesteads in the Deep South when they loaded up their family and possessions and headed in wagons for Texas.  And now we can do the same!

 

The 2009 Barton Historical Society Annual Meeting and Barton Reunion will be held in the delightful capitol city of Austin on the weekend of Aug. 27-30, 2009.

 

AUGUST 27 (Thursday)

Start arriving at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas. Check in at 400pm. 600pm - Get together in the Lobby 700pm - Dinner at Threadgills (optional)

 

AUGUST 28 (Friday)

  9:00am - Depart via Van after breakfast for morning sightseeing in Austin.

  11:00am - Depart via Van to Salado, Texas 1200pm - Lunch at The Range, former home of Dr.Welborn Barton (Lunch not included)

   1:30pm - Presentation by Karla Cox Smith, Great Granddaughter of Columbus Barton 

   2:30pm - Depart via Van to visit Bertram, Texas, Shady Grove

 

 

Cemetery and South San Gabriel Cemetery

   5:00pm - Depart via Van to return to Austin

   7:00pm - Evening at leisure to check out the amazing Bat Flight (Austin is known for this!)

 

AUGUST 29 (Saturday)

  9:30am - Depart to the Zilker Club House to Begin the Barton Historical Society Reunion.  1030am - Mid morning break with coffee and Barton Treats

 10:45am - DNA presentation by Terry Barton, President of the Barton Historical Society.

 12:00pm - Lunch break 

  1:30pm - Guest Speaker

  2:30pm - Afternoon break with coffee and Barton Treats

  2:45pm Genealogy Present-ations

  3:30pm – Business Meeting

  5:30pm – Return to the Hyatt to rest for the evening’s event.

  7:00pm – Depart via van to the Zilker Club House for a Dance and BBQ (Dinner included)

 

AUGUST 30 (Sunday)

 10:15am – Depart via Van after breakfast for Church Services at Bannockburn Baptist Church 

 12:00pm – Lunch at the Church provided by Peggy Barton’s Sunday School Class

 

As you can see Chairperson Peggy Barton has arranged a full, fun-packed week-end in one of America’s greatest cities to visit.

 

Make your reservations NOW!

 

 

Do the Texas Two-Step

 

 

Step 1 – Register to attend the Barton Reunion and Barton Historical Society Annual Meeting

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION - - Deadline is June 1, 2009, but please register ASAP

$10.00 per family

Names of Persons Attending:

                                                                                                                                    $10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 


AUSTIN & SALADO SIGHTSEEING (Friday, August 27, 2009)

$20.00 per person (to go in the van for all three days)

Number of reservations:

 

___________  @  $20.00                                                                                       _______

 

 

BBQ & DANCE (Saturday, August 28, 2009)

$45.00 per person

Number of reservations:

 

___________  @  $45.00                                                                                       _______

 

                                                                   Total:                                    ______

 

          Make check payable to:                        Barton Historical Society

 

            And mail it (with this registration form) to:

 

                                                                        Peggi Nouri

7825 Beauregard Circle  #3A

Austin, TX  78745

 

 

 

 

 

 

(copy or clip this registration form)

 

Step 2 – Make your hotel reservations:

 

Hyatt Regency Austin

208 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX  78704

512-477-1234

RESERVATION METHOD

 

Reservations may be made, modified or canceled on-line (Click Here)

Reservations must be received on or before the cut off date of June 1st.  Reservation request received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the Hotel's prevailing rates.

 

HOTEL AMENITIES

 

·         Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with views of Downtown Austin

·         Fully equipped Fitness Facility complimentary open 24-Hours

·         24-Hour Business Center with Internet, Faxing, and Copying capabilities

·         Coffee makers, full size ironing boards, irons, hair dryers, and in-room safes in every guestrooms

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

·         The SOCO (South Congress) Entertainment District is a few blocks south of the hotel.  This historical and lively part of Austin offers an array of eclectic shops, restaurants & live music.

·         The 2nd Street District is known for its cool vibe and shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés.

·         The Warehouse District is Austin’s trendiest nighttime neighborhood and just a few short blocks from the hotel.

·         The legendary 6th Street is about an 8-10 minute walk from the Hyatt. Featuring live music nightly, 6th Street is the liveliest neighborhood in Austin.

·         Just outside your door is Lady Bird Lake which offers a 10-mile Hiken’Bike Trail.  Hyatt guests are entitled to complimentary mountain bikes as well as access to kayak and boat rentals.

 

*         Only hotel on Lady Bird Lake with a view of Downtown Austin

*         Gold Passport points awarded to frequent travelers

*         Over 500 self parking spaces along with Valet parking

*         A wide variety of restaurants within walking distance

*         7 Miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport

*         Wireless internet available in our meeting, public space andguestrooms

 

GUEST ROOM RATES per night

 

*          Single Occupancy:                 $109.00

*          Double Occupancy:               $109.00

*          Triple Occupancy:                  $134.00

*          Quadruple Occupancy:         $159.00

 

Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 15%).

Children under the age of 18 free when sharing a room and existing bedding with parents.

 

 

Individuals shall be responsible for their own room, tax, incidental charges, and any other charges.  All charges incurred are to be paid upon chec kout.