On April 15, 2007 Tuscumbia Landing was designated as a Certified Historic site by the National Park Service. This is the first site certification in the state of Alabama and the most significant. The landing was used during removal and is an example of multiple
transportation uses. The train bed, the wagon road and the landing itself is still visible and still maintains its integrity.

Sheffield’s West Carter Park is on a bluff overlooking Tuscumbia Landing. The park has been closed for many years but renovations have been made to the pavilions and many other renovations are being made. The development of the park has not disturbed the landing site.

Sheffield will open the park on September 7, 2007 for the Colbert Family Reunion. This event will take place at 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Tuscumbia Landing will also be open at this time.

Reed Kirkland will give an update on the progress of the Tharp Cemetery where Nancy Colbert is buried. The Southeastern Anthropology Institute will be present along with members of the Natchez Trace Genealogy Society. Local historians and city representatives are also invited. The Walk of Life will be Saturday morning after the dedication by the National Park Service.

Covered Dish (sandwiches, chips and related foods are suggested)

For information call 256-381-0700

In case of bad weather or if the weather is too hot the reunion will be held at the Church of Christ Annex at the corner of 4th and Main in downtown Tuscumbia

Dedication and Walk of Life
West Carter Park
September 8, 9:00am
Tuscumbia Landing West Carter Park
Sheffield, Colbert County Alabama

The Colbert Family and friends planning to attend the Colbert Family Reunion are also invited to join in the activities on September 8 with the dedication of Tuscumbia Landing by the National Park Service. The dedication is at 9:00am and the individuals and agencies that have assisted and supported the designation process will be recognized at
this time. After the dedication, the Walk of Life will begin in the parking lot above the landing site. The symbolic two mile walk home will end at Tuscumbia’s Spring Park near the ColdWater Falls. Transportation back to Tuscumbia Landing will be provided.

DANIEL BIRDWELL LANDERS
and
EFFIE DARTHULA GUYTON
Family  Reunion 2006

When: 10 A. M., Saturday, 22 Jul 2006
Where: Rustic Youth Camp on  Lost Creek,
near Belgreen, Franklin County, AL

Bring your favorite dishes, a drink and a dessert.
Plastic ware, paper ware and ice will be furnished.

Devard Rikard

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RIKARD / RICKARD

The sixth annual Rikard / Rickard potluck lunch
will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007.
TIME: 10:00 a.m. until ? ? ?
PLACE: Woodman of the World Lodge
2114 Helton Drive
Florence, AL 35630

The Rutland Reunion will be held
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 11 to 2
Highland Park Baptist Church
501 W 6th Street
Muscle Shoals,, Alabama

All are always welcome! Most are descendents of
Noble Thomas Rutland
but we have plenty of cousins from all over!

Stephen Nicklas

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