Category: Reunions
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Save the Date: Babb Family Association Reunion (24 Jul-01 Aug 2027) – Moves Like Jagger
The next Babb Family Association reunion will be in London, Devon & Salisbury (Stonehenge). Lest there be any confusion, the reunion is in Merry old England, not any one of the former colonies, that no one had the foresight to use different names for when they created the place names. I have added an event…
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4, The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon
This iconic home on The Quay in Dartmouth was built in 1664 for Robert Plumley. Robert’s granddaughter was the first wife of Phillip Babb of the Isles of Shoals. This building will figure prominently in an upcoming story, so remember it. It is a Grade II listed building and we will be stopping here during…
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Save the Date: July 25-Aug 1, 2027
Reunion Theme: Moves like JaggerBabb Family Association ReunionDestination: London, Devon, Stonehenge The time has come for us to start discussing the 2027 Babb Family Association Reunion in London, Devon and Salisbury (read Stonehenge). Stay tuned for reunion updates. I have a spectacular itinerary in mind that will blow your mind! Much work still needs to…
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Reunion Photos (Part 2)
Thomas Babb (1-2) Homestead As promised, here is the download link for the full collection: Reunion Photos This was the most memorable reunion since we did the log raising of Seth Babb’s Homestead! Thanks to everyone who helped to make it happen!
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Reunion Photos (Part 1)
NOTE: At the end of part 2, I’ll post a link to all of the Reunion Photos, so you can download them to your own computer. So, there is no need to download each one individually. About Town Back Creek Quaker Cemetery (Gainesboro) Hopewell Meeting House Meeting House Interior These were taken through the windows…
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Reunion Recap
I hardly even know where to begin! This was the best reunion I think we have ever had for the Babb Family Association. It was one highlight after another, and I’ll be bringing it to you over the next week or so. I’ve been in recovery mode since then as I needed some down time…
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BFA Reunion: 2024 Agenda
Here is a finalized agenda for the Babb Family Association Reunion that is taking place June 19-23rd. It is formatted to be read on a phone as people will be out and about while referring to it. Google Maps Link Additionally, I am providing a second link to all of the places we will be…
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Reunion Reminder: 20-23 June 2024
Just in case you missed the earlier announcements, the Babb Family Association Reunion is to be held this year in Winchester, VA. It is where Thomas Babb (1-2-2) and his brother Philip (1-2-3) made their homes after their father Thomas (1-2) left the land to them in his Last Will & Testament in 1748. It…
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2024 Babb Reunion Registration Details
It’s time to make your plans to attend the BFA Reunion in Winchester, VA. We will be touring the earliest known Babb structures in America including the Thomas Babb (1-2-2) Homestead (pictured above) and that of his brother Philip (1-2-3). Step 1: Register for the Reunion Step 2: Let the Hotel know you are coming.…
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Thomas Babb (1-2-2) Homestead – Winchester, VA
Today we are going on a virtual tour of Thomas Babb’s (1-2-2) Homestead in Frederick County, VA. This is the oldest Babb structure in the United States and was built by Phillip’s grandson Thomas Babb Jr. in 1735. It is a splendid home and meticulously maintained by its current owners. Thanks to their generosity we…
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Save the Date: BFA Reunion: 20-23 June 2024 in Winchester, VA
Planning is underway for next year’s Babb Family Association Reunion which is to be held in Winchester, VA on 21-23 June 2024. We have a block of rooms reserved, but the block doesn’t become available until June 20th of this year. For now, just mark it on your calendar and indicate your intention to join…
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Babb’s Bridge, Portland, ME
A member asked today if there was anything to do near Portland, Maine. It immediately took me back to our 2011 reunion which was based in Portsmouth, NH. As I looked for my blog post about the reunion, I realized that this occurred before I began keeping it. So, I’m going to recount it as…
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Reunion Recap/New Board Elected
Reunion Recap/New Board Elected: The 2018 Babb Family Reunion is over now and I wanted to share some updates for those who were unable to attend in person. We had a really great working reunion and I think this was the most productive event ever. On Thursday we worked to level the ground at the…
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Reunion Handout/ Call for Shovels & Wheelbarrows
Brenda & Kathy put together a fantastic handout for the 2012 reunion that tells the history of each place and gives directions on how to get there. I highly recommend printing out page 3 to take along on the trip, especially if you plan to strike out on your own. My mom, sister and I…
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Reunion Agenda
Updated 6/5/2018: I wanted to provide some additional detail about the reunion to help you plan your trip. The reunion starts the morning of Thursday June 14th, but for those arriving on Wednesday the 13th, I have included a get together for that evening. Wednesday June 13th: 5PM-6:30PM gather for drinks at Brumley’s in the…
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Make your reservations for the 2018 Babb Family Reunion
Get Ready for the Babb Family Reunion June 14-16th, 2018 Greeneville, TN It is time to start making your hotel reservations for the Babb Family Reunion, which is coming up this June 14-17th at one of our favorite destinations, Greeneville, TN. Our key plan is to furnish the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead and open it…
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A Reunion as grand as the 4th of July!
Over the 4th of July weekend a crew of 37 Babbs descended on a small town with a big history; in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful weekend, with sunny skies and 80° highs. On Saturday afternoon, we gathered for the opening mixer on the patio of the lobby bar at…
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Press: Descendants gather to celebrate Reedsburg’s first families
Here is a recent article that includes information about the Babb Reunion from the Reedsburg Times-Press. Article dated July 5, 2016: by Heather Stanek hs*****@***************rs.com, 608-697-6353 Men and women came from miles around to commemorate Reedsburg’s founding families. Descendants of the Reed, Bernien, Rork, and Babb families and Ho-Chunk Nation attended a special picnic and program…
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Reunion Update
We are already having a great time at the Babb Reunion in Reedsburg, with 23 total people showing up for the mixer last night. Cell reception is spotty, so we will post pictures as we are able. Here are a few from last night. Not everyone had arrived yet at the time of these photos.…
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Babb Family Reunion Agenda
Here is the finalized agenda for this year’s reunion. Please arrive at the park on Sunday by 11:30to make sure you don’t miss anything. I’ve provided links, so you can either bookmark my blog and follow the links or print this attached PDF (Babb Family Reunion Agenda) for your own records. I’ll have some extra copies…
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Reunion Updates (New Host Hotel)
It seems I underestimated the number of participants for the upcoming Babb Family Reunion in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. We appear to have outgrown our original host hotel and thanks to some fancy footwork by Cheryl Schwarzenbart we now have a group rate with the Voyageur Inn & Conference Center. They are also reserving a meeting space…
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2016 Babb Family Reunion: Run Away with the Circus! (Book your hotel now)
Where is Sauk County, Wisconsin you ask? Why it is a little county with a big heart in central Wisconsin. The rowdiest bunch of Babbs came through this area as pioneers and served as founders for the place we call Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Many stayed here, but many moved ton to become gunslingers, cowboys, captives and commanders. They…
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2016 Babb Family Association Reunion Announcement
Save the date: July 2nd & 3rd, 2016 In 2016, we will be traveling to Reedsburg, WI to take part in celebrating their 140th Anniversary. Reedsburg is the birthplace of The infamous Theodore Adolphus “Dot” Babb, who was abducted by the Cherokee’s and eventually became their spokesperson. Dot’s 1st Cousin Thomas is also famous for…
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9 spots left for the Babb Family Reunion
The Babb Family Association’s reunion is just 54 days away and there are 9 spots remaining. This year we will gather in Philadelphia and walk the steps of our founding fathers. We also have a busy day planned for our field trip to Wilmington and the surrounding area. If the stars align properly, we just…
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Reunion Registration now in Progress
My apologies for the length of time it took for me to get this out. I’ll be sending via US mail to association members but I wanted to get you the info as quickly as possible. We are now ready to begin registration for this summer’s Babb Family Reunion in Philadelphia. Here is the key…
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Barbara Ann Zucco – Obituary
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of long time Babb Family Association Member, Barbara Zucco in 2012. Many may remember Barbara from past reunions. I’ve included her obituary below: Barbara Ann Zucco, 68, a 45-year resident of Odenton, and previously of Woodfield, died April 5 at Washington Hospital Center after…
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Homestead Update/Reunion pushed back to 2014
I wanted to provide you an update on progress at the Homestead and some news about the upcoming reunion. Front Door: Hugh has informed me that the door we are calling the front door is in fact the back door to the house. But given the placement to the road, we will continue to call…
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2012 Reunion/Re-Dedication Group Photo
I finally laid my hands on the Group Photo from the Dedication and wanted to share. Repost: Originally posted on Jul 10, 12
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Pictures from 2012 Dedication/Reunion
It turns out we still have more money to raise on the Homestead to finish the job. I’m still working up the details, so more on that in a couple of days. Today I wanted to share with you the photos from this year’s Reunion. This location serves as the central repository for our Reunion…
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Group Rate available at General Morgan Inn for 2012 Babb Reunion
We have negotiated a group rate at the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville, TN for the 2012 Babb Reunion on June 22-24th. The group rate is $95.00/night. Call for Reservations (800-223-2679) and ask for the “Babb Block” in June. Repost: Originally posted on Dec 6, 11
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Babb Family Reunion set for June 22nd-24th, 2012
We will hold the Babb Family Reunion in Greeneville, TN at the Seth Babb Homestead. Save the date and I will be in touch soon with more info and a group rate for the hotel. Dan Repost: Originally posted on Nov 29, 11
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1787 Seth Babb Homestead – Log Raising Journal
So, I’m now back in Dallas after the Log Raising and wanted to give everyone who wasn’t able to be there an overview of how the weekend played out. I arrived in Greeneville, TN late in the afternoon on Thursday November 3rd. As you can imagine, I drove directly to the rebuilding site. I had…
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Additional Newspaper Clipping from 2011 Reunion
Steve Sherman of Appledore Books sent me this newspaper clipping from the Hancock Ledger that is a blurb about our reunion. Enjoy!
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1989 Reunion Pics
Thanks go out to Jean D’Angelo for bringing a bevy of photo albums from past reunions to Portsmouth. Between us, we imported pics from 7 reunions. I have just posted the first of those from 1989 with our first trip to the Isles of Shoals. If you look closely, you will see Ruth as a…
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The Article on our Reunion in the Wire New Hampshire
The article about our reunion has been posted on the Wire New Hampshire’s website. The Editor of the Portsmouth News Paper met up twice with the group and wrote the glowing tribute which currently is the lead article on www.wirenh.com. Link to the Full Article Enjoy! Dan Repost: Originally posted on Jul 5, 11
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2011 Reunion Pics
I have uploaded over 1300 pictures from the reunion from 6 different photographers. Due to the volume and duplicates I have posted them on my skydrive and there you can go through them and either have them printed or download them as you please. Link to 2011 Reunion Pics or paste this whole link into…
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Day 2 and 3
Sorry, I wasn’t able to post at the end of Day 2. I was up until 11:30 that night scanning photo albums from several early reunions, which I will post later, once I have had a chance to go through them and do some cropping. It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. We toured…
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Fantastic First Day
Hi all! We had a fantastic first full day of the reunion. We met for a welcome reception last night at Annabelle’s Ice Cream and it wasn’t long after that the rain set in. We have had a day of slow but steady rain and had a bit of a choppy ride over to the…
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3 more days!
This is my very big kitty (Caesar) telling me I should stay home. 😉 Looking forward to seeing many of you next week. My mom (Janet) and I will arrive on Tuesday night at the Ale House Inn. Repost: Originally posted on Jun 17, 11
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12 Days and just 2 spots remaining!
Less than 2 weeks now to go before the reunion in Portsmouth, NH and we now have just 2 spots left for the boat trip to the Isles of Shoals. So, if you are interested in learing more, I posted the agenda a few days back. A few have asked if they could attend just…
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Reunion Agenda
Without further adieu, here is the Babb Reunion Agenda in PDF format. I had to store it on my skydrive since Facebook and the Blog does not allow PDFs on its site. 19 More Days! Newsletter: News & Notes 9-4Reunion Agenda and also on the Private website at: Reunion Agenda on MyFamily website Repost: Originally…
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21 Days until the reunion
Wow, this thing is coming up fast! It is just 3 weeks away now! I’ve spent the last several days confirming dates, locations, menus, planes, trains and automobiles. I’m having the final agenda reviewed and will post it in the next day or so. Reunion News: One of the favorite things at past reunions was…
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The Final voyage of Jean A. Sargent
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our founder Jean Alice Sargent, 90 of Silver Spring, Maryland on January 24th, 2011 at her home in Riderwood Village. Jean will take her final voyage on June 23rd during the Babb Family Association Reunion. As her collective legacy we will transport…
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Babb Family Association 2004 Reunion Video
I did this video back in 2004 when the Babb Family Association had their reunion in Greeneville, TN. The Log Cabin was built by Philip Babb (1-2-2-1) around 1800. The BFA has been attempting to restore the cabin since 2004 and is awaiting clearance from the EPA to relocate it as part of the Nathaniel…
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Julia Older to speak at 2011 Reunion
As you know, I had lunch with Julia Older while in Portsmouth. It was the highlight of my trip! She is the author of a series of novels about the Isles of Shoals. The second installment of which features Phillip Babb & Family prominently and is named “This Desired Place.” The big news, is that…