The 6th reunion for the USS Richard E. Byrd DDG-23 was held September 29th - October 2nd, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Nashville TN
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Reunion ItineraryHotel Information: |
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Radisson Hotel at OpryLand September 29th - October 2nd, 2011 2401 Music Valley Drive Reservations: 1-800-333-3333 Website: Radisson Hotel at Opryland The USS Richard E. Byrd group rate is $92 plus tax per night Reservations should be made by you, and a one night deposit is required via credit card or check when the reservation is made. Call 1-800-333-3333 and ask for the USS Richard E. Byrd room rate. Reservations must be received by Aug 29th, 2011, after that date reservations will only be accepted on a space available basis, and the group room rate may not apply. Room cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the check in date to get a refund. |
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Reunion Activities and Costs: |
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Thursday September 29, 2011
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Friday September 30, 2011 |
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General Jackson Showboat Mid-Day Cruise 11:00 AM $69.00 per person, inclusive A mid-day cruise featuring Tim Watson's Fiddlin' Around! Back by popular demand! You don't want to miss this high-energy country music and comedy show. Tim is famous for his fantastic fiddle playing, down-home humor and winning personality. Audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy! Your tour will include transportation to and from your hotel, ticket aboard the General Jackson Showboat, and a bountiful southern lunch served family style....All Aboard! General Jackson Showboat |
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Grand Ole Opry Show 05:00 PM $47.00 per person See the show that made country music famous and is also the worlds longest running live radio program. The show features the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music in each performance. In 1932 AM radio superstation WSM 650, made the program a Saturday night musical tradition in nearly 30 states, and in 1939, it debuted nationally on NBC Radio. The show has been broadcast live on WSM ever since. From 1943-1974 the show performed at the Ryman Auditorium, and still does so during the winter months. Opening night of the new Grand Ole Opry facility in 1974 featured then president Richard Nixon speaking and performing. |
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Saturday October 1, 2011 |
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Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium Tour, Nashville Downtown Driving Tour 11:00 AM $45.00 per person The museum collections illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries, in a building that was designed to look like a 1950s Cadillac tail fin, with “piano keys” as windows., Next door visit the Ryman Auditorium, original long time home of the Grand Ole Opry. Wrap up with a narrated tour of Historic Downtown, Fort Nashborough, the State Capitol, The Parthenon, Vanderbilt University and Music Row. Country Music Hall of Fame Ryman Auditorium |
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Saturday Evening Banquet Dinner 07:00 PM Tax and gratuity included Select from one of two entrées. Grilled Chicken Breast ($32) Prime Rib of Beef ($40) |
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Sunday October 2, 2011No Events Scheduled. |
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Additional Reunion Costs:Dues for reunion per shipmate: $20 The cut-off date to register/pay for all tours, and reserve a hotel room is Aug 29th, 2011. That is when Dave must submit final counts to the tour operators. If you have moved or did not get a reunion packet, please contact Dave to update your snail mail address. See you in September |
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