The William Strother Society, Inc.
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Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20
Strother Conference - 2024  (Past Conferences)
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Our 2024 Strother Family Conference will be in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 17-21. Kentucky was originally part of Virginia and many Revolutionary War veterans and their families migrated during the peak period 1775 – 1795.  While the region is home to many Strother descendants, there are a few of utmost distinction through service to our country, organization, or economy. We plan tours to the Presidential Memorial, Leadership Museum, Kentucky Derby Museum, Woodford Reserve Distillery, and two thoroughbred farms. Enjoy the Belle of Louisville riverboat cruise on the Ohio River, a pseudo re-enactment of our ancestors migration experience. There is a plethora of attractions to explore on your own including historic Cave Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Old Louisville Walking Tour and the Mohammed Ali Center. A bit of a drive is Mammoth Cave National Park.

 

Prominent Strother descendants with strong ties to Louisville:

  • Zachary Taylor – 12th President of the United States. Tour the Presidential Memorial: William line.
  • Gen. George S. Patton - 4 star general of WWII fame and pioneer in tank warfare. Tour the Gen. George S. Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox: Jeremiah line.
  • George Arnold Fenwick Sr. – Born in Louisville, co-founder WSS, Director 1988-1992, President 1994-1996: William and Jeremiah lines.
  • Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr – Founder of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Banquet to be held at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs: William line.
Conference Hotel Information:
We’ll meet in Louisville on July 17 at the Wingate by Wyndham Louisville East. The hotel is just off I-64 and just inside the Beltway, and about 20 minutes from downtown. We’ve been afforded a favorable room rate and look forward to seeing you all there. Our rate, $119.00 per night (plus taxes) includes Parking, Wifi, Breakfast, and the usual hotel amenities.
 
Use this link to register for your room(s).
 
This assumes arrival on the 17th and departure on the 21st (4 nights). If you want something other than that, (early/late arrival or departure) simply call the desk and they will honor the rate for additional nights. Be sure to mention the William Strother Society (WSS) to get the proper rate. Their number is (502) 785-0850. Our hotel contact is Jackie at (859) 312-2978 if you have any problems.