HERITAGE FEST

MAY 1st 2010


Hosted by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia-Central CA Chapter

WHERE: Twilight Haven Memorial Hall 1717 South Winery Ave. Fresno

REGISTRATION is $15 from 8 to 9 am

Continental Breakfast ans Lunch $15

Speakers on Genealogy & Life in Russia
Botique, Raffle and German Singing, Genealogy Material and Help with family research

Dinner-$20 at 5:15 pm

PHONE: 559-229-8287 for more information

Speakers and topics to include:

Eleanor Sissell- "Krum Korners"

Irma Eichkorn- "Schulmeister", Schoolmaster, "Kuester", Sexton: The Hero of a Volga-German Epic

Brent Mai- Volge German Relief Society

Bob Givens- DNA- the genealogist newest tool

Alan Peters- The story of the Mennonites "TheirLong Journey from Central Europe to Russia and the West"

Judy Frothinger- Writing our Family Stories

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