Friday, September 22,2017
please note: the cost of each event is per person: includes the meal/refreshments, gratuity, tax, room usage fees, plus the reunion packet fee (nametag, reunion mementos, your Class directory, decorations, and any other reunion items provided).
2pm: Museum Tour: Birthplace of Country Music-A Smithsonian Affiliate located between Cumberland St and Moore St at 520 Birth of Country Music Way. Parking across the street and on side streets. Cost: $11.55 (hooray for senior discounts!)
Pay at the door, but do indicate on the registration form if you will be attending the Tour. Your admission fee covers an all day pass to this wonderful museum. Be sure to visit the smithsonian museum store. A museum Tour hosted by Peggy McLaughlin horner ‘71 will begin at 2pm. Please arrive for the tour by 1:30pm.
5:30-9:30pm: Welcome Reception and Buffet: location: hilton garden inn’s event room, 121 village circle, bristol, va 24202 (behind cracker barrel on the hill) Location: Registration Check-in begins at 4:30pm (hotel lobby), cash bar 5:30-9:30pm (event room), barbecue buffet begins at 6pm. program: an informal gathering for squeals of joyful reunion, lots of hugs, and limited announcements. cost: $45
Saturday, September 23, 2017
breakfast, brunch, lunch on your own to give you all time to visit your old stomping grounds in bristol.
12:00-3:00pm: Martin Hall 100th Birthday Celebration and campus visitation: Sullins college campus aka the united co. 1005 glenway ave. campus will be open from noon-3pm for visitation. birthday celebration begins at 1pm in Martin Hall with a performance by the cottonpickers! cost: $10
be sure to visit the sullins/camp sequoya room in martin hall. it is packed full of things from days gone by and sure to elicit some wonderful memories. the chapel will be open for all who wish to say a prayer for alumni who have left us too soon.
please note: most buildings have accessibility limitations (i.e. martin hall’s entrance is only via the grand front staircase or a back entrance of 10 steps). per the owner’s request: no high heels. please wear low heeled, comfortable walking shoes to navigate on the uneven terrain and prevent damage to floors! As in the past you may be required to sign a No Holds Harm form before going on campus property.
6:00pm-9:30pm Supper at The Foundation Event Facility (hp king building) 620 state street, bristol, tn (2nd floor access via elevator or stairs) 6pm cash bar opens, 6:30pm supper buffet begins. Menu: Bourbon Chicken, salmon, or stuffed portabella Mushrooms. attire: you are going downtown, you know the rules! Pearls and white gloves! hose and hats optional. Program: each class will present a sullins memory/story, kudos, cottonpicker sing along. cost: $55
Sunday, September 24, 2017
your class gatherings & possible visitation at camp sequoya. if this happens, camp will be open from 11am-1pm to walk around and reminisce. please wear sensible shoes for uneven terrain. please refrain from walking on any wooden surfaces/stairs/porches.