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SAM ELLIOTT

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Western Historians, what follows are the preliminary details of our upcoming 2023 conference in Tupelo, Mississippi for May 18-20. NOTE that we are meeting a week earlier than the Memorial Day weekend time that we’ve been on for a few years.  


FOR OUR PLANNING PURPOSES, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE A DEFINITE NO, DEFINITE YES, OR A POSSIBILITY.  

 

Our coordinator/host, Stewart Bennett, has secured a block of rooms at the Comfort Suites in Tupelo with a mix of 15 rooms with a nightly rate of $100 not including tax.  It has 4 ½ out of 5 stars and easy access to route 45 to the Civil War Center. Stewart relates that it is a relatively new hotel.   For family members who are looking for things to do, the Tupelo Mall is within walking distance or a short car ride. The Malco Theater is also with the Mall. There are also many restaurants and shops for those family members who want those things.

 

Comfort Suites will hold the rooms for the nights of May 18 and 19. They know that some will only need one night. When making reservations, use the group name "Civil War" with the group number - AR89P9

 

The hotel has blocked out May 18-20 but knows May 18 and or May 19 are the main dates of our stay.

 

This is the booking link for guests to book their rooms for May 18thhttps://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AR89P9

 

The hotel website:

https://www.choicehotels.com/mississippi/tupelo/comfort-suites-hotels/ms303

 

1064 Carter Cove, Tupelo, MS 3880

Main Phone: 662-432-1550

Fax Phone: 662-259-8459

 

We plan to visit Mugshots on Thursday night. Mugshots is mainly a gourmet burger restaurant but have several other things including beer and wine. You can visit their website at https://www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com/websitemenu

 

Friday morning we shall meet at the Mississippi Final Stands in Baldwyn, just north on Highway 45. Stewart will meet the group at the Comfort suites and lead us to the Civil War Center near Baldwyn. Larry will provide the details on the various sessions for the morning and who is to lead them.

 

Our hosts will provide cookies and other snacks for the breaks. Also, the Civil War Center will provide lunch. The afternoon program could include a discussion on Tupelo.  Stewart believes Tom Parson author of “Work for Giants” on the Battle of Tupelo/Harrisburg will be joining us for the conference and could possibly lead that discussion. Friday evening will be dinner in Tupelo at a restaurant to be named later.

 

Saturday we will travel to Brice's Crossroad back up Highway 45 from Tupelo. Stewart will plan to lead the tour with help from Tom Parson and Brian Wells (if he attends). We expect for this to be informative and fun. The plan is to go over key areas of the battlefield and complete the tour well before lunch. The plan is to have a tour that is succinct and enjoyable. 

 

If you need to contact Stewart, you may reach him at 662-266-6517 or sben...@bmc.edu


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Laurence Dana Schiller

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Jan 31, 2023, 9:40:18 PM1/31/23
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Sam – Cathy and I will be out of the county for a long COVID delayed European vacation. So, sorry, can’t make it this year.

 

Laurie

 

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Dave Powell

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I'll be there

Dave Powell


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Put me down as a very strong maybe.

 

Best Wishes,

 

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Western Historians, what follows are the preliminary details of our upcoming 2023 conference in Tupelo, Mississippi for May 18-20. NOTE that we are meeting a week earlier than the Memorial Day weekend time that we’ve been on for a few years.  

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SAM ELLIOTT

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Thanks for letting us know.   Have a good time.  

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Dan Cone

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Won't be able to attend, unfortunately.

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Douglas W Cupples (dcupples)

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Sam – I need to change my email to dcup...@yahoo.com

 

Thanks,

 

Doug Cupples

 

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Hey Sam,

Definitely plan to be in Tupelo. Good to hear from you.

James McDonough

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Tim Smith

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I will be there.

Tim

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Subject: [WTHA:1078] Update on WTHA meeting in Tupel
 

Western Historians, what follows are the preliminary details of our upcoming 2023 conference in Tupelo, Mississippi for May 18-20. NOTE that we are meeting a week earlier than the Memorial Day weekend time that we’ve been on for a few years.  

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Western Historians, again a reminder of our meeting on May 18-20 in Tupelo, Elvis' birthplace.   The hotel reservation information is below.   Right now, here are the attendees /strong maybes.    If I have your status stated wrongly, please let us know.

Attending:

Larry Daniel
Sam Elliott
Tom Deblack
Stewart Bennett (our gracious host)
Richard McMurry
Leslie Gordon
Tim Smith
Dave Powell
James McDonough
Christopher Thrasher
Doug Cupples
Richard Holloway

Strong Maybes
Eric Wittenburg
Wesley Moody

Please forward any updates as to your status for Stewart's planning purposes, and remember to get your hotel reservations.

Sam Elliott


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L D

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Also hope Woodworth will attend.

SAM ELLIOTT

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Here is a new, and valid, link for the hotel reservations.



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john marszalek

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Dear Sam,

My wife and I will not be able to attend the meeting because of the wedding of a close friend.  We are very disappointed, and we hope to be there next year.  It looks like you are going to have a large group, and it is unfortunate that we have to miss all of the fun.  Please say hello to all of our friends.  Let us know where the meeting will be next year.

Sincerely,
John

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SAM ELLIOTT

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John, we will miss you.   We will certainly keep you in the loop

Sam

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Western Historians, attached is the Final Agenda with all the information that you can conceivably hope to know about our upcoming meeting in 2 1/2 weeks.   We look forward to what appears to be a large and well-attended meeting in Tupelo.   If you have any last minute questions, direct them to our host, Stewart Bennett, whose e-mail is in the Agenda document.  

Safe travels to Tupelo for those of you who will attend.

Sam Elliott

2023 WTHA FINAL AGENDA.docx

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Got it. See you all there. 

 

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Dan Cone

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Although I am unable to attend this year's meeting, I do hope that someone else will step up to provide minutes of the sessions.

Dan Cone

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Hope to see you next year Dan.

Larry

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