Back to Romney!!
17th
NBFA National Reunion – 11/12 June 2016 You asked for it – You’ve got it – On to
Romney!!
Submitted by Sarah Bitter [1.5.8.3.2.3.5.10.3], Oregon, OH
The 2016 NBFA National Reunion will return to its “birthplace” next June.
Actually, our meetingplace will be at the home of Ephraim and Karen Herriott in
the beautiful hills west of Springfield, justa few miles north of Romney. This
was the location of the 2010 and 2012 Reunions.
Friday, June 10
The Reunion will be preceded by a no-host dinner at a Romney restaurant
(possibly Mario’s or MainStreet Grill) on Friday evening, so that many of us can
greet old friends and get to know those whomay be attending for their first
time.
Saturday, June 11
On Saturday morning we will meet at the Herriott’s home, a few miles west of
Springfield, for acontinental breakfast, followed by a short “business meeting”,
and several talks on Blue family history. Information on historical sites in and
around Romney will also be offered.
At about noon we will break for a no-host lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon there will be a group auto tour to historic locations, possibly
including the John BlueBridge, John Blue’s House at the Rocks, Madeline Blue’s
home on US 50E, old homes along the SouthBranch of the Potomac River, the
bunkers at Fort Mill Ridge, Fox Hollow Run and Indian MoundCemetery. We will
determine this once we know who will be attending.
At 6:00PM we will break for dinner. The details of this dinner are still being
worked out. We have not yet determined if this will be catered at the Herriott’s
home or if we will travel to a localrestaurant. We will contact all who have
registered with the details as soon as they are known.
NBFA Vice President, Sarah Bitter, is working with the Herriotts on Reunion
plans.
Sunday, June 12
On Sunday morning the NBFA Reunion will continue as we travel to the Jefferson
County farm ofRichard F. Blue and his family for an old fashioned Blue family
reunion. This segment is one you will not want to miss! The Blues and related
families still living in the area gather together bringingwonderful homemade
food for all to enjoy! Over the past years we have enjoyed a hayride throughthe
fields of the Blue farm and a walk through the barns to view the dairy
facilities. You really will treasure this gathering for years to come. The Blue
farm is a 90 minute drive from Romney. Most of us will drive over on Sunday
morning, planning to arrive at 10 to 10:30 AM.
So, mark this weekend on your calendar.
Options for Lodging: