Register Now for the Richard III Society-American Branch 2024 GMM!
Special Guests
Dominic Smee
Well-known to Ricardians as Richard III’s “body double” on PBS’s Secrets of the Dead, Dominic has the same spinal curvature as King Richard and received training in 15th century combat. (https://www.pbs.org/video/secrets-dead-richards-body-double/). Dom has had a complete Richard III costume created for him and will show us that and talk about his activities since the 2016 GMM.
Christina Smee
The author of The Rose of Middleham will discuss Medieval Tamworth. Tamworth is in Staffordshire, UK and is where Christina and Dominic live. Tamworth has a rich medieval history complete with a castle.
Philippa Langley
Discusses her books, television shows, and projects. Philippa’s talk will be via Zoom.
Michael Boyd
Will talk about medieval combat, battle and the introduction and use of the Medieval Handgonne. This will include displaying of the handgonne and discussing its use in the Wars of the Roses and its relevance to Richard III.
Schedule
Fully detailed schedule TBD
- Friday evening registration and “meet and greet” in the Lamy meeting room.
- Saturday morning breakfast provided by the Drury for hotel guests on the hotel 2nd floor.
- Saturday morning speakers in the Lamy meeting room.
- Lunch will be provided in the Lamy meeting room.
- Saturday afternoon American Branch business meeting.
- Saturday afternoon free time.
- Saturday evening banquet with entertainment in the Lamy meeting room.
- Sunday morning breakfast provided by the Drury for hotel guests on the hotel 2nd floor.
- Sunday morning speaker in the Lamy meeting room.
Extras
Historic Walking Tour
Tour Downtown Santa Fe with Ana Pecheco local historian and past City Historian. Ana is a native of Santa Fe and brings a wealth of knowledge on Santa Fe and the state of New Mexico.
Location
828 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 424-2175
Lodging & Transportation
To make reservations:
https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10088958
or call 1-800-325-0720 and refer to our group number: 10088958.
Book your reservations by September 30, 2024, to receive the group rate.
Hotel Details: The Drury Plaza Hotel is an historic property located just two short blocks from the Santa Fe Plaza, which is the heart of downtown. Our group room rate will be $199 per night, which includes a hot buffet breakfast and their trademark KICKBACK®, which is a happy hour buffet from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (it includes hot food, salads, etc., plus soft drinks and two alcoholic beverages per person per evening). This is the best hotel deal in downtown Santa Fe since it includes two meals per day! Valet parking at the hotel is $18 per night discounted from $28 per night. The Drury Plaza will honor our group rate for extended stays before or after the GMM. This includes the buffet breakfast and KICKBACK®.
Travel by Air
Santa Fe Airport (SAF) is a small facility with limited airlines and flights. To get to the hotel from SAF:
- Taxi
- Uber/Lyft
- Car services:
- Peak car service (505) 316-2114
- New Era car service (505) 913-0080
Albuquerque “Sunport” (ABQ) is a larger airport—only 1 hour drive to Santa Fe. Shuttle Services from ABQ to downtown Santa Fe hotels:
- Groome Transportation: 505-474-5696 — https://groometransportation.com/
Denver Airport (DEN) is a large international airport—5 ½ hour drive to Santa Fe
Join Us in The Land of Enchantment
Santa Fe is often called “The City Different,” referring to its unique art, architecture, and cuisine, which blend Native American and Spanish cultures. It’s the oldest capital city in the U.S. (good Jeopardy! trivia), and it’s part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network thanks to its amazing mix of museums and galleries, historic sites, and Native American heritage.
If you’re an art lover, plan to visit the Canyon Road galleries and the Georgia O’Keeffe museum. And don’t forget Meow Wolf, the immersive art experience sponsored in part by local resident George R.R. Martin. Explore Native American handmade art and jewelry and learn about the history of the conquistadors, who established the city in 1609.
See you on the Margarita Trail!
Registration
Registration fees
IN_PERSON: $120.00 Per Person
This fee includes:
– Friday Evening Reception – appetizers with cash bar
– All day Saturday coffee, decaf coffee, tea, bottled water, assorted soft drinks
– Saturday Mid-Morning Snack
– Saturday Morning Talks by Philippa Langley, Dominic & Christina Smee, and Michael Boyd
– Saturday lunch
– Saturday afternoon – The American Branch GMM Business Meeting
– Saturday and Sunday breakfast is not included in the fee since the Drury Hotel provides breakfast with your hotel room.
Those not staying at the Drury are responsible for their own breakfast.
Saturday Night dinner is optional and is a separate fee (see Registration Form for details)
ATTEND BY ZOOM: $20.00 Per Person
Zoom attendance is for Saturday Talks & Business Meeting only.
How To Register
REGISTER BY MAIL
Download and print the registration form and mail it, along with check or money order for all applicable fees, made out to “Richard III Society, Inc.” to:
Jackie Hudson
3560 Arthur Ct. Apt. 3
Boulder, CO 80304
REGISTER ONLINE
Register online and pay by credit card by using our Eventbrite link. Click the button below. Please note that Eventbrite charges a service fee.