Announcement
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The Carter Society23nd Annual Meeting and ReunionCharlottesville, Virginia
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Dear Carter Society Members and Friends,
It is with great pleasure; we the 2024 Reunion Committee extend to you an invitation to attend The Carter Society’s 23rd Annual Reunion. Our theme this year is:
“Our Carters, and the part they played in establishing our early American history!”
You will learn about the Monacans, an Indian tribe and the First Americans to inhabit this land. The homes of five presidents. First, Monticello, home of the Thomas Jefferson our 3rd President, author of the Declaration of Independence, a historic house and plantation, museum, research institute, and presidential library. We will learn that the land where Monticello now stands was originally owned by Edward Carter, the second son of John Carter who had received the land from King George II. Second, Montpelier, home of James Madison our 4th President who is known as the “Father of the Constitution,” “Architect of the Bill of Rights” and the marriage to the young, vivacious Dolley whom he married at age 43. Third, Highlands, the home of James Monroe our 5th President, a working plantation in the early American economy. Fourth, Major General Zachery Taylor, born at Bloomsbury, our 12th President. Fifth, Pine Knot, the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt the 26th President of the United States. We will visit Blenheim Vineyards where a Carter descendent will tell us Blenheim history, land that was owned by John Carter eldest son of Robert “King” Carter. We will dine at an historic 1784 Tavern, and we recommend to you a visit to the beautiful hilltop Carter Mountain Orchard.
Agenda
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The Carter Society23nd Annual Meeting and ReunionCharlottesville, Virginia
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Our Agenda
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Sunday September 15, 2024
Tours on your own, here are some opportunities:
- The historic Downtown shopping area is 8 blocks long, Main Street, there are 120 shops. Pick a winery, www.virginiawine.org (we will be at Jefferson and Blenheim), maybe Barboursville Ruins, 30 minutes.
- Pine Knot – 711 Coles Rolling Road, Keene, VA 434-286-6106
- Summer home of Edith and Teddy Roosevelt Retreat – By Appointment Only
- 35 minutes from English Inn
- Albemarle/Charlottesville Historical Society – 200 2nd St NE 434-296-1492
- A research site and historical architecture. Formed in 1940, moved to what was the historic McIntire Library building on Second Street in 1994. Tours $8.
- Albemarle County Courthouse – 501 E Jefferson St.
- This is still used as a courthouse. Established in 1762, replaced in 1803. Explore the property grounds and learn its history.
- Carter Mountain Orchard – 1435 Carters Mountain Trail 434-977-1833 to inquire to see if you need a ticket to get into the orchard. Need to check for hours of operation. Seasonal picking of peaches and apples. They have a wonderful store of local products. We have it planned for Tuesday afternoon, but if you’d like more time, on your own would be perfect. Michie Tavern Gift & General Store are at the bottom of the approach to go up the hill to Carter Mountain Orchard.
Sunday Evening:
4:30 – Gather for the Social Hour. We are to have a private room while we are here for our
social hour and meetings. We believe it is on the second floor, room will be posted
with The Carter Society on it, just off the elevator.
5:45 – Leave for the Wood Grill Buffet, 576 Branchlands Blvd., Charlottesville, VA $16.99,
seniors $15.99. (Not included in the registration). – 8 minutes from the hotel.
434-975-5613 Back to the hotel, Free time!
Monday – September 16, 2024
6:30 – 8:15 – Buffet Breakfast
8:30 – Leave for Montpelier Tour – Fastest Route 45 minutes. James Madison’s Montpelier,
Montpelier, 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA. Important to put this
address into your GPS.
9:15 - Arrive at the Madison Cemetery at Montpelier, we will do a short reading. Then over to the Welcome Center & Gift Shop.
9:45 - Walk the path to Montpelier, tour of the Main House starts at 10:00. We will then
tour the outside property on our own. (Be in your car at 11:30 to drive to Mayhurst)
11:30 – 15 minute drive. Leave for Mayhurst plantation home built in 1859 by James
Madison’s great nephew John Willis. The new owners are Jason and Casey Cashell,
friends of Ben Kemplin, we will be learning the history and touring the property.
Mayhurst - 12460 Mayhurst Lane, Orange, VA. 10 minute drive. 540-672-5597
11:40 – 12:45 - Arrive Mayhurst, need to leave by approximately 12:45.
1:00 – Arrive BBQ Exchange for lunch - 102 Martinsburg Ave., Gordonsvilloe, VA.
1:45 – Leave for Blenheim Vineyards - 31 Blenheim Farm, Charlottesville, VA.
Fast route 35 minutes.
2:30 – Arrive Blenheim Vineyards - Historian Marcia Strait, her grandmother was a Carter.
4:30 –Leave for English Inn & Suites. 30 minute drive back.
5:00 – Social hour at the hotel.
6:00 – Leave for Timberwood Grill – 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville, VA 8 minute drive.
Back to the Hotel, Free time!
8:00 – Board of Directors Meeting in our private room.
Tuesday - September 17, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 – Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 – Speakers and programs in our private room. Doug Carter – Pine Knot, Donna Andresen – Monacan Indians, Robert Thompson and Jimmy Carter – James Carter Cemetery.
11:00 – Leave for Kardinal Hall – German Beer Garden, 16 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville,
VA. (Lunch not included in Registration fee. We are working with Kardinal Hall, they
will put together a menu for us to make our selections quickly. Cost $15 to $20 app.
At the Annual Meeting we agreed that members would pay for one lunch.)
12:30 –Leave for James Monroe’s Highlands – 2050 James Monroe Parkway.
1:00 – 2:15 - Guided Tour.
2:30 – 3:30 – Carter Mountain Orchard, 15 minutes from James Monroe’s Highlands.
Drive back to the hotel is approximately 25 minutes, for annual meeting.
4:00 – 5:30 - Annual Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 – Happy Hour
6:45 – 7:00 Dinner at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – 3924 Lenox Ave. , Charlottesville, VA
7 min. from hotel. Back to Hotel, Free Time!
Wednesday – September 18, 2024
6:30 – 8:15 – Breakfast
8:30 – Leave for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. (Security – No pocketknives, No utility knives, No pepper spray, and No Guns). 19 minute drive. Monticello – 1050 Monticello
Loop, Charlottesvilloe, VA
9:00 – Arrive – go through Security, shopping and bathrooms available. Be at the shuttle
location at 9:15 am, steps and an elevator in the museum building.
10:00 – House tour, grounds on your own, then back to the shuttle, meet down at the Café.
Shuttle to grounds – 1st group 10:40 am, 2nd 10:50am
12:30– 1:00 - Gather at the Café, box lunches. Eat in the courtyard area or at picnic tables.
1:30 – Back to your cars, travel to Jefferson Vineyard. 1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 5 min.
2:30 – Return to the hotel. 24 minute drive.
4:15 – 5:15 – Happy Hour at the Hotel.
5:25 – Leave for Michie Tavern – 20 minute drive.
6:00 – 6:30 – At Michie Tavern for Social Hour (you have access to a cash bar)
and tour the tavern and property.
6:30 – Dinner Back to the Hotel, Free Time!
Keep in mind that we are planning this event months in advance and our hopes are that the event will go off as we have planned with minor tweaks.
Registration Form
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The Carter Society23nd Annual Meeting and ReunionCharlottesville, Virginia
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Hotel
Our Reunion Headquarters – English Inn & Suites
200 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 - (434)-971-9900 or (800)-786-5400
All rooms are $99.00 a night plus tax. When the initial set up of rooms was done there were 15 kings and 20 Double Queens reserved for The Carter Society.
Last day to reserve room: August 1, 2024
The moment you set foot into the hotel you enter a world of British tradition. Enjoy all the pleasures of a fine Charlottesville hotel blended with the charm of a country inn. It is located in the beautiful and historic Piedmont region of Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The English Inn and Suites is basically in the center of it all, the hotel was built in 1983 by a gentleman from England. All rooms have been redone and have many amenities including high speed internet. Each morning there is a hot buffet breakfast with all overnight accommodation. They have a lovely indoor pool and an exercise facility if you desire.
Airport Opportunities: Charlottesville/Albemarle Regional Airport – 100 Bowan Loop #200. They are served by Delta, United and American Airlines. 20-minute drive to the hotel.
Richmond Airport – 1 hour 25 minutes to the English Inn & Suites. Dulles Airport – 2 hours 15 minutes to the English Inn & Suite. Reagan Airport – 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you prefer to call the hotel directly to book your reservation, the phone number is: 434-971-9900.
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