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Welcome to the 143rd Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic Aug. 7/ 2010Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
The provided images are of a commemorative program for the 141st Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic, which took place on August 16, 2008. The event celebrates the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells, early pioneers in Orange County, New York.
Event Overview
Location: The historic 1722 Bull Stone House in Campbell Hall, NY.
Host: The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Inc.
Leadership: Todd Vandervort served as the President at the time of the event.
Schedule of Events
The day was organized into three main segments:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration, house tours, genealogy research, storytelling with Eileen, horse and pony rides, and souvenir shopping.
12:00 PM: Official welcome, blessing, and a picnic lunch featuring a chicken BBQ.
1:00 PM: Association Business Meeting, which included committee reports, board elections, and a quilt raffle drawing. Children’s activities were held in the barn during this time.
Key Attractions & Activities
Genealogy Tent: Hosted by genealogist Judy Wood, offering family line exploration and a silent auction for printed family history books.
New World Dutch Barn: A "circa 1718" barn (the only one of its type in the county) featuring a display of the 2000 Bull Signature Quilt.
Quilt Raffle: A handmade quilt by Barbara Dailey was raffled off to support the association.
Souvenirs: Special items, including a 2008 CD and "Blue book," were sold to fund the maintenance of the Stone House.
Acknowledgements
The program lists extensive thanks to:
Local Supporters: Including Al Bull, Alders Florists, and various local farms and 4-H clubs.
Volunteers: Over 20 individuals recognized for their time and effort.
The Board: 13 board members listed for the 2007-2008 term.
Special Mention: Michael and Betty Brown were honored for "keeping the home fires burning for over 40 years."
The program concludes with an invitation for the following year's reunion, scheduled for the first Saturday in August 2009.
