100th roberts settlement homecoming
We hope to see you at our 100th Roberts Settlement Homecoming, June 29 – July 2, 2023, in Atlanta, Indiana! As always, we believe you’ll have a great time AND have the opportunity to learn more about our family history and legacy. We look forward to engaging newcomers and reminiscing with family and old friends during this very special event.
As this is an important milestone in our history as well as the history of Hamilton County, you will notice a few changes this year that are detailed below. But in brief:
As this is an important milestone in our history as well as the history of Hamilton County, you will notice a few changes this year that are detailed below. But in brief:
- The Board of Trustees is asking descendants to make their annual giving contribution (regardless of plans to attend Homecoming) in advance of the Homecoming weekend. We anticipate a large gathering and need your help to replenish our operating bank funds for what we’re having to outlay. Separate from our Legacy Walk fund, our operating budget covers ongoing operational expenses that we incur all year long for the chapel, cemetery, and grounds. In addition to the homecoming, we have utilities, insurance, grounds-keeping, maintenance, repairs, supplies, postage, etc.
- We have a deadline of JUNE 7 for:
- Your annual giving contribution
- Your RSVP for a catered meal
- Your RSVP for the Friday golf outing
- To order a commemorative 100th Homecoming t-shirt
- In support of Hamilton County’s Bicentennial, we have added a very special program Thursday, June 29th sponsored by Indiana Humanities.
- Please note that the schedule of activities has been slightly modified to allow for special activities associated with this 100th Homecoming. Please plan on arriving by 10:30am on Saturday, July1 to be included in the Homecoming group photo.
NOW FOR THE DETAILS!
pay annual contribution/PRE-REGISTRATION/MEAL COUNT & Payment
- Please send your annual giving contribution by check to P.O. Box 561, Noblesville, IN 46061 or via the link below. The suggested annual giving contribution is $100 per family household or $50 per single adult.
- You can also send any additional donation through the Givelify App or by sending a check
- You may also pay for your meals via Givelify -- Meals are $25 per person – FREE for children 12 and under (example: if purchasing 3 meals = enter $75)
- Please note there are separate Givelify gift "envelopes" (buttons) for your annual giving contribution and meal contribution. Please choose the envelop that corresponds with each contribution.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
GOLF
Tournament will be at Stoney Creek Golf Course, 11800 East 166th Street, Noblesville, Ind. Please RSVP to Jerry Granger by June 7 at grangerjerry20@gmail.com or 317.770.8058. Green fees. $36 (ride).
NEED A HOTEL?
We have ten (10) rooms blocked until June 1st at Sonesta Select Hotel, 37 W. 103rd Street, Carmel, Ind. Reservations can be made online with the ‘Group Code’, 2306ROBERT, at https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/in/indianapolis/sonesta-select-indianapolis-carmel
HOMECOMING TEE SHIRTS
Tee shirts have been designed for our 100th Homecoming and can be conveniently ordered online and shipped to you before the Homecoming (with an added shipping cost) or you can choose to pick them up at the Homecoming. There will be a very limited number of t-shirts available at Homecoming for purchase. https://robertssettlement23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM
This FREE public event set for June 29 at Roberts Chapel (7-8:30 p.m.) will launch our 100th consecutive homecoming weekend celebration for Roberts Settlement descendants. You are invited to join us for an engaging conversation with three history scholars whose academic research has provided rich insight into the under-told story of free people of color who in the 1820s-1840s pulled up their North Carolina and Virginia roots to take a chance on finding liberty and more in the Indiana promised land.
Seating for this free event is limited and reservations are required. Please reserve your seat by clicking this link https://bit.ly/3GJKdk6
Tournament will be at Stoney Creek Golf Course, 11800 East 166th Street, Noblesville, Ind. Please RSVP to Jerry Granger by June 7 at grangerjerry20@gmail.com or 317.770.8058. Green fees. $36 (ride).
NEED A HOTEL?
We have ten (10) rooms blocked until June 1st at Sonesta Select Hotel, 37 W. 103rd Street, Carmel, Ind. Reservations can be made online with the ‘Group Code’, 2306ROBERT, at https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/in/indianapolis/sonesta-select-indianapolis-carmel
HOMECOMING TEE SHIRTS
Tee shirts have been designed for our 100th Homecoming and can be conveniently ordered online and shipped to you before the Homecoming (with an added shipping cost) or you can choose to pick them up at the Homecoming. There will be a very limited number of t-shirts available at Homecoming for purchase. https://robertssettlement23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM
This FREE public event set for June 29 at Roberts Chapel (7-8:30 p.m.) will launch our 100th consecutive homecoming weekend celebration for Roberts Settlement descendants. You are invited to join us for an engaging conversation with three history scholars whose academic research has provided rich insight into the under-told story of free people of color who in the 1820s-1840s pulled up their North Carolina and Virginia roots to take a chance on finding liberty and more in the Indiana promised land.
Seating for this free event is limited and reservations are required. Please reserve your seat by clicking this link https://bit.ly/3GJKdk6
WEEKEND OVERVIEW
Thursday
"We the Free? People of Color —Movements and Identity"
History Panel
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday
Golf Tournament Scramble
Noon Tee Time
Friday
Hot Dogs, History & Hayride and
Fireworks
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
Check-in & Registration
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Saturday
Family Photo
11:00 a.m.
Saturday
Proclamation and Meal
11:50 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Saturday
Homecoming Program
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Worship Service (in Chapel)
9:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.
"We the Free? People of Color —Movements and Identity"
History Panel
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday
Golf Tournament Scramble
Noon Tee Time
Friday
Hot Dogs, History & Hayride and
Fireworks
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
Check-in & Registration
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Saturday
Family Photo
11:00 a.m.
Saturday
Proclamation and Meal
11:50 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Saturday
Homecoming Program
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Worship Service (in Chapel)
9:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.