Dear Participant, On Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 8 am to 4 pm, the Jonesborough Genealogical Society will host its fourth Tour of Washington County, Tennessee, where participants will see historic sites and sounds across our amazing county. Elaine Cantrell, JGS Director, and Chad Bailey, JGS Treasurer, will be the tour guides across an eight-hour tour route, which will include much of the northwestern part of the county, including a ride on part of the old stage coach road. Participants will learn and see many sites in the communities of Tavern Hill, Hales Community, Hairetown, Keeblers Crossroads, Pleasant Valley, Buffalo Ridge, Hales Chapel, Gray, Douglas Shed, Kincheloe Mill, Harmony, Hartmantown, Greggtown, Logans Chapel, Cherry Hill, Glendale, Providence, Ducktown and Blackley Creek. Creeks, cemeteries, homes, historic sites, and so much more will be pointed out along the way. Stories will be told and fun will be had! Much of this tour will be based on Elaine Cantrell s historic survey of Washington County, Tennessee, which contains 24 volumes of photographs of sites and sounds of Washington County. This tour will begin at the Jonesborough Visitor Center, 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, at 8 am. Please arrive at the Jonesborough Visitor Center at least 30 minutes prior to loading. Parking will be available on a first come first serve basis at the Jonesborough Visitor Center in the left parking lot closest to the library and a secondary parking lot is behind the Visitor Center closest to the Jonesborough Post Office. The bus will be loaded and leave promptly at 8 am. Participants will take a tour of the 1850s Keebler-Keefauver House, 632 Hales Chapel Road, where participants will get to step back in time and learn about the Keebler family, who are buried on the property, and the slaves who helped build the house, as well as the Keefauvers legacy in the dairy business.. In addition, lunch will be served at the 1939 Harmony School, 1017 Painter Road. In the afternoon, Participants will stop and tour of the Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, 2165 Happy Valley Road, which is the 2 nd
oldest church in East Tennessee. The stonewall around the cemetery does not contain any adhesives and has stood the test of gravity and time for 200 plus years. Cost is $50 for JGS members and $55 for public. 30 seats are available. Sincerely, Chad Fred Bailey
JONESBOROUGH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TOUR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN Saturday, October 28, 2017 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration Form [Please Print] Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Email: ($50) Jonesborough Genealogical Society Member Cash Check # Money Order ($55) Non-Member Cash Check # Money Order NO REFUNDS AFTER MONDAY, October 9, 2017 Registration on day of event is subject to space availability. Make Checks Payable to: Jonesborough Genealogical Society or JGS Mail Completed Forms and Payment to: Jonesborough Genealogical Society 200 Sabin Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659
TERMS AND CONDITIONS RULES OF PREMIER TRANSPORTATION 1. No smoking or tobacco products of any kind to be used while traveling on this coach. 2. Loose candies such as skittles, M&M's, gummy bears, etc are not permitted. 3. Only drinks in containers with a screw top cap are allowed on the coach. 4. Food is allowed as long as any trash and spills are taken care of as soon as they happen. Driver has the authority to prohibit food and drinks if a problem exists. 5. Limited use of onboard restroom is requested for sanitation, comfort, and safety. No solid waste is to be put in toilet. I, [print name], understand and will abide by the coach rules of Premier Transportation as described above. Signature of participant Date RELEASE/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT (LIABILITY WAIVER FORM) Release executed by (full name of responsible individual), of (full address) to Jonesborough Genealogical Society, Jonesborough, Tennessee ("Society"). I (We) voluntarily participate in the following activity sponsored/organized through this Society. Below identify the specific activity and date(s) the activity will take place. A Charter bus trip from Jonesborough, Tennessee, throughout Washington County, Tennessee, and return to Jonesborough, Tennessee, on October 28, 2017. While in Washington County there will be several stops along the way including stops at the Keebler-Keefauver House, owned by the City of Johnson City; 1939 Harmony School, owned by Washington County, Tennessee Government; Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery; and other possible stops along the tour route. I (We) have full knowledge of the risks which are not limited to travel and related activities. I (We) further understand that serious accidents occasionally occur during this type of Activity and that participants in this Activity occasionally sustain mortal or serious personal injuries and/or
property damage as a result of participating in this Activity. In the event of an any type of accident, I (We) will not hold the Jonesborough Genealogical Society or any of its officers or directors; Premier Transportation or its drivers; the City of Johnson City or any of its officials; the Washington County, TN Government or any of its officials; or any other property or land owners, that we may be on, responsible for any personal or medical related bills that may occur up to 1 (one) million dollars. I (We) assure officials of the Society that there are no health-related or other reasons or problems which preclude or restrict my (our) participation in this Activity. I (We) understand and agree that the Society does not have medical personnel available at the location of this Activity. I (We) understand and agree that the Society's volunteers are granted permission to authorize emergency medical treatment, if necessary, and that this action shall be subject to the terms of this agreement. I (We) understand and agree that the Society and its volunteers assume no responsibility for any injury or damage which might arise out of, or in connection with, any authorized emergency medical treatment. I (We) assure officials of the Society that I (We) have adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my (our) participation in this Activity and that I (we) will indemnify and hold the Society harmless. To the extent permitted by law and knowing the risks of this Activity, I (we) hereby release, waive, forever discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold harmless the Society, including its governing board, officers, and volunteers from any liability whatsoever arising out of my (our) participation in this Activity, or in transit to or from this Activity, including but not limited to medical bill, court costs and attorneys' fees, any damage to my (our) property or the property of others, or to others through my (our) participation in this Activity. It is my (our) express intent that this release and hold harmless agreement shall bind the members of my (our) family and spouse, if applicable, if I (we) am alive, and my estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives, or assigns, if I (we) am deceased, and shall be deemed as release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue the Society. I (We) further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify and defend the Society from any claim by me (us), or by my (our) family, arising out of my (our) participation in this Activity. I (we) further agree that this agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. If any term or provision of this agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with any law governing this agreement, the remaining provision shall remain in full force and effect.
In consideration of my (our) participation in this Activity, I (we) execute this document with full knowledge of the contents and consequences stated in this Release. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I (we) have executed this Release on this day of, 2017. THIS IS A RELEASE - READ BEFORE SIGNING By signing this release, it is understood that all members in your party will be bound by this agreement. (Signature) (Signature) (Print Name) (Print Name)