The 17th Annual Chapman Family Association Conference
June 16–17, 2017
Wyndham Garden Hotel and Conference Center
3401 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78741 Reservations @ 1-800-WYNDHAM
Hotel direct @ 512-448-2444
Make your plans now to come tothe CFA Austin Conference! We are planning an interesting, educational and fun meeting. We have a speaker from Family Tree DNA, a talk about DNA testing and another about “Early American Migration into Texas”.
We suggest that you plan to come early, stay late or both to experience Austin. The WyndhamHotel happensto be convenient to both downtown and the airport. So, you can enjoy the easy access to the city’s music, clubs,museums, restaurants, shops, artists and sports. Here is a list of a few of the best.
Texas State Capital-201 East 14th Street, 512-305-8400 -guided tours
Music, music and more music- free music on Sunday on Congress Ave and check on line for tickets to music events scheduled for June.
Within Zilker Park is Barton Springs Pool- it is fed from natural underground springs and is three acres in size. It remains at 68 to 70 degrees the year round.
Zilker Park & the beautiful Botanical Garden-512-476-9044
South Congress (SoCo) restaurants and shopping- Magnolia Café, Guero’s Taco Bar, Jo’s Coffee Bar, Food Trucks, Uncommon Market, Tesoros Trading Company and many more
Bullock Texas State History Museum-1800 Congress Ave, 512-936-8746
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center-4801 La Crosse Ave, 512-232-0100
Lady Bird Lake downtown- enjoy a walk along the lake that is in the heart of Austin
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Austin Duck Adventure- “See Austin from an amphibious vehicle!” - Austin Visitor’s Center, 209 E. 6th Street, 512-478-0098
We have a silent auction each year- so bring items such as mugs, food items, books, t-shirts or anything fun from your state.
Our 2017 photo challenge is “CHAPMAN ‘STASHES’s AND DOS”. Please send your favorite photos of yourself and/or past generations of Chapman’s you feel show an impressive mustache, sideburns, beard, or fabulous hairdo or style. Please include a brief summary of your photos including names, location and year the picture was taken. All photos will be on display at the Chapman Family Association Conference in Austin, Texas and published in the CFA Quarterly. Sendphotosto by June 1, 2017.
The CFA website is If you have let your membership lapse, please reconsider. To renew,download the membership form from the CFA website and send the completed form along with your check to Kathy Crouch, CFA Treasurer, PO Box 472665, Aurora, CO 80047-2665.
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