- Sixth Annual -

Family History Research
Bus Trip

Allen County Public Library
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
June 9-11, 2008

Why Allen County Public Library?

• Midwest's Largest Genealogical Collection (Second Largest in U.S.)
• 300,000 printed volumes including over 38,000 family histories
• 306,000 items of microfilm and microfiche
• Largest English-language genealogy and local history periodical collection in the world with more than 4100 titles. Individual articles may be accessed through a variety of indexes including the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI), compiled by ACPL staff.
• All Federal Census microfilm through 1930 including Soundex indexes
• Many State & Territorial Census on microfilm
• Most National Archives Passenger Arrival Lists on Microfilm
• Large Civil War Collection
• Many More Resources

Why Go On Our Trip?

• Network with a fun group of folks who share your passion for genealogy!
• No Driving - Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride!
• Ride the bus to/from library each morning, midday, and evening!
• Guidance will be available from an onsite professional genealogist!
• Close to 30 hours to research, research, research!
• Several researchers have gone every year!
• Profits help fund our society!

What's the Details?

Cost is $210 per person based on double occupancy or $260 per person based on single occupancy.  Fee covers:

• Round-trip bus trip - leave TCGHS early on June 9, return late on June 11
• Two night stay at Don Hall's Guesthouse - includes coupons for a free continental breakfast (may be used as a discount toward a full breakfast).  High-speed Internet access in every room!
• Shuttle service between motel and library with extra shuttles scheduled for Tuesday!
• Genealogical discussions will be held on the bus during the trip to Fort Wayne!
• Advice of a professional researcher will be available all 3 days!
• Wednesday evening banquet at the Beef House Restaurant in Covington, Indiana (considered one of the top restaurants in Indiana)!  New menu options and no pre-ordering but still included in the price of the trip!
• Lunch and dinners are on your own:
  • Deli/Cafeteria will be available at the library!
  • Many different luncheon options in nearby restaurants - map included in your packet!
  • Restaurant at Don Hall's is excellent - Tip: any evening entree from the menu may be ordered very inexpensively by purchasing a ticket at the Guest House Registration Desk prior to entering the restaurant - the ticket is not just a discount but covers the entire meal - no matter what you order!
• Depending on number of registrations in an area, we will have an additional pick-up in Bloomington.

Space on the 46 seat bus will be reserved first-come, first-served based on receipt of a $50 trip deposit. Balance is due on April 15.  Deposit/Payment is refundable until April 15.  Reservations after April 15 must be full fee and will be subject to space availability.

To make your reservation online, use the shopping cart buttons below.

If you want to pay online by credit card or PayPal, use the "Check Out" button, (sorry, we have to add the indicated nonrefundable "handling" charge at checkout to cover the credit card fees - we are only passing on exactly what fee TCGHS is charged).  Your spot will be reserved immediately.

If you prefer to save the handling fee by not paying online, you can download a printable registration form. (Note: credit cards are only accepted online!)  Your spot will be reserved as soon as we receive your payment.

Or, you can still use our shopping basket - just add your items, view the basket, and print the order form using your browser's print button. Then add your name, address, telephone, and email (Please Print!) to the form.  Mail to "Fort Wayne Bus Trip, Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society, PO Box 312, Pekin, IL 61555-0312" along with your check or money order made payable to TCGHS.  Your spot will be reserved as soon as we receive your payment.

If you reserve a double, under special instructions enter your roommate's name.  If you reserve a single, but would like a roommate to get the double rate, let us know.  We'll put you in touch with any other researchers wishing to share a room.

	Double			Single
Deposit - $50 ($1.80 handling)			Deposit - $50 ($1.80 handling)
Balance - $160 ($5.09 handling)			Balance - $210 ($6.58 handling)
Full Fee - $210 ($6.58 handling)			Full Fee - $260 ($8.07 handling)

Note:  Our shopping cart uses a pop-up window - sometimes this will not be able to occur if you have software installed on your system to prevent pop-up advertisements.  If nothing happens within five or ten seconds of pushing the "add to cart" button, you may want to investigate temporarily overriding or shutting down your pop-up prevention software.

Questions? Email the society or call Nancy at (309) 266-9834.