Willard Family Reunion at the Saltworks – Seaside, OR
- Location: Seaside, OR, USA (View on Google Maps)
- Start Date: September 6, 2024
- End Date: September 8, 2024
At the age of 25, while serving at Fort Kaskaskia in the Illinois Territory, Alexander Hamilton Willard voluntarily enlisted in the Corps of Discovery.
The Willard family descendants established a family association that hosts an annual reunion. This year’s event will take place in Seaside, OR, where Alexander’s contributions as a member of the Expedition will be honored. Highlights of the reunion include tours of the Saltworks, a presentation by Kris Townsend, and visits to Fort Clatsop, along with other special events.
Friday, September 6
6 pm Dinner
7 pm Presenter – Kris Townsend,
Topic: Alexanders perspective of his life, especially with Lewis and Clark
Saturday, September 7
12:30 pm Lunch
2 – 3+ pm Presenter – Karen Willard, WFAA Genealogist
Topic: Anecdotal stories about Alexander Hamilton Willard
6 – 7 pm dinner
7 pm Presenter – Steve Wright,
Topic: Seaside history as it relates to Lewis and Clark Expedition and
beyond
EVERY DAY
Free time to visit Fort Clatsop, Seaside Historical Museum, and the Saltmakers Reenactment.
Seaside Museum is open Wed – Sat 11 am to 4 pm. 570 Neconium Dr.
503-738-7065
** admission by donation
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park (Fort Clatsop) 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd. Open
daily from 9 am to 6 pm 503-861-2471
Fees: $10 for 16+, 15 years or younger are free.
***BRING National Park Passes with you for free entrance!
Rick Willard President 860-989-3905
More: https://willardfamilyassociation.org/wfaReunion2024.php
