The Perry County Lutheran Historical Society
of Altenburg, Missouri, USA
in cooperation with
The Department of Global Cultures & Languages
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA
The Second Biennial International Conference on the
Study of Lutheran Immigration to the Altenburg, Missouri Region
October 25-27, 2012
Home is Where Our Story Begins: personal letters, journals, court documents, pictures, artwork, land records, church records, and other documents pertaining to the history of the German-Lutheran immigration to Perry County, Missouri in 1839
Pre-session Workshop
Thursday, October 25 (8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
Zion Roots™ Research Library
Researching Your German Ancestors with Ken F. Craft
The additional fee ($25.) includes a luncheon, 20 photocopies, and workshop materials
Sunday, October 28
Please join us for a Finale Festival at Saxon Lutheran Memorial
Frohna, Missouri
(include a separate $25. check--in US dollars--to Saxon Lutheran Memorial with your registration check)
Festival Events
11am Welcome, tour SLM Museum, meet Concordia Historical Institute Officials
11:30 Eat buffet lunch: pizza, pasta, salad, homemade bread, dessert, drinks
12:15 Presentation
1:00 Tour with hands-on demonstrations
3:00 End with baking pretzels and beer
General Conference Registration Begins at 11:00 a.m.-Thursday, October 25
Proposal Guidelines: German or English proposals/abstracts are acceptable
Deadline: July 15, 2012 (confirmation of receipt will be sent via email by Aug. 1)
Send to: Dr. Dieter Jedan, Chair, Southeast Missouri State University, Department of Global Cultures & Languages: djedan@semo.edu
or
Carla L. Jordan, The Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum: info@altenburgmuseum.org
1. Paper Presentation: (25 minutes per paper+25 min. Q&A) The presentations will be grouped thematically, if possible.
2. Poster Session: (60 minutes) Each poster presenter must be present at the display site during the assigned 60-minute time frame, answer questions, or discuss the posters topic. Possible poster topics could include: immigration records, travel documents, letters, diaries (Tagebücher), or manuscripts, as they relate to the 1838-1839 immigration to Perry County, Missouri.
Lodging:
Wine Country Inn Bed and Breakfast, Frohna, MO
min. drive from Conference 573-837-3098 http://www.wine-country-inn.org
Drury Inn & Suites-Jackson, MO (on I-55 & the Fruitland/Jackson exit) approx. 20 min. drive from Conference Conference Rate: $75.95 doubles, $72.95 king (mention “Lutheran Conference”) Included: full Breakfast and evening hot/cold snacks with adult beverages
Use this link to connect directly with Drury and the discounted group rate: http://www.druryhotels.com/Reservations.aspx?groupno=2146532
Eggers and Company General Store Bed and Breakfast, Farrar, MO (less than 20 min. drive from Conference) http://www.eggersandcompany.com 573-824-5271
Rothbrick Cabin Rental, Shawneetown, MO (approx. 15 min. from Conference) For reservations call: 573-204-8002
Travel:
Note the “directions” button on the webpage for maps to Altenburg. St. Louis International Airport and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport are within easy driving distance to Altenburg, Missouri.
Make Your Reservations Today! Your processed check for conference fees will serve as your reservation, and there are a limited number of participants we can accommodate--so do not hesitate to reserve your spot for attendance immediately. The schedule of speakers and special events will be posted by July 1.
1. Send a check (in US dollars) made out to Perry County Lutheran Historical Society or PCLHS to: P.O. Box 53, Altenburg, MO 63732
In the memo line write: Immigration Conference
2. Email: info@altenburgmuseum.org to hold your place until the check arrives, include your address, country of origin, and telephone number in the email.
Fees:
$205.- Includes everything (except the $25 Finale Festival) It includes the pre-conference genealogy workshops and luncheon.
Conference Menu (click here)
Questions? Call 573-824-6070 or email us at info@altenburgmuseum.org
