2003 Piatt Researchers Conference
June 22-28, 2003
Richmond, Virginia
     Welcome to the 2003 Piatt Research Conference in beautiful and historic Richmond, Virginia.
     This is a free conference for persons interested in researching the Piatt surname in all spellings.  Professional genealogists and other professionals may qualify for educational or business tax credit for this conference.  Please contact info@piattresearchres.net if you require an invoice.
      Accomodations are available at Virginia Commonwealth University, Gladding Residence Center, at a nominal cost of $20 per bed per night (rooms are two persons).  Breakfast is also available at the University Dining Hall for under $5.  Linen and unbunking are also available for a small additional feel.  Please see www.piattresearchers.net for fees and registration information.		 Gladding Residence Center is located at 711 West Main Street.  Parking is available by the hour at the parking deck nearby or at Paragon Pharmacy at 801 West Cary Street (by pre-arranged permit for a fee of $25 per vehicle for the week). 
     Please see www.piattresearchers.net for driving directions to the Virginia Commonwealth Universiy
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

VCU does not provide pillows.  Beds are bunked singles, but unbunking is available for a nominal fee at registration.
The Residence Hall is air conditioned.
Washer and Dryer facilites are available in the GRC.

LDS Family History Center-Richmond, 5600 Monument Avenue,Phone: 804-288-8134, Hours: T,W,Th 9:30am-2pm, 7pm-9:30pm; Sat 9:30am-2pm.
SUGGESTED RESEARCH SITES

1. Library of Virginia (Richmond).  Library of Virginia Closed Mondays.  OPEN Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM..
2. Virginia Historical Society (Richmond).  Hours Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3. University of Richmond  Special Collections (Richmond).
4. VCU Library Special Collections (Richmond).
5. FHC/LDS (Richmond).
6. College of William and Mary (Williamsburg-53 mi).
7. University of Virginia  (Charlottesville-70 mi).
8. VMI and Washington and Lee University Libraries (Lexington-138 mi).
9. Library of Congress (Washington, DC-110 mi).
10. Johns Hopkins University Library (Baltimore, MD-154 mi).
11. Maryland State Archives (Annapolis, MD-142 mi).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday June 22: Check in 4-6 pm  Common area of GRC, 711 W. Main St.
Class: Overview of Richmond Research (Robin Pyatt Bellamy) 7-8pm.

Group meeting after.  

Monday June 23:  Virginia Historical Society, 10 am. Admission is $5 or use one of the package tickets. 
Class: Intro to Piatts  (Richard O. Piatt),  7-8 pm.

Group meeting after.  
 
 

 Tuesday June 24:  Library of Virginia, 9am. Group tour of the Archives provided by an on-site staff member then research  on your own.
Class:  Brick  Walls  (Sharolynn  Pyeatt)  7-8 pm.

Group meeting after.

Wednesday June 25:   Library or other research.
Dinner:  Annabelle Lee  Riverboat, boarding at 6:30.  Cruise is from 7-9:30pm and features a full southern buffet and entertainment. Be prepared to pay cash for any drinks except coffee or tea, and gratuity.

No class or group meeting this evening. 
 

 Thursday June 26th:   Research venue of your choice.
Class:  DNA for Genealogy (Laverne Ingram Piatt)  7-8.

Group meeting after.

Friday June 27th:  Research venue of your choice.

Group meeting after.

Saturday June 28th:  Checkout.  By noon please.

All events are casual.  Relax and enjoy the wonderful company, the abundance of information, and the beauty of Richmond!