We are still celebrating the success of the 20th Gathering of the Cornish Cousins hosted by the Upper Michigan Keweenaw Kernewek. There were no major challenges along the way. The Keweenaw Peninsula people are connected with each other. Things get done quickly and correctly that way. The Keweenaw Heritage Center was a perfect headquarters for the event, and Calumet and its Pasty Fest just jelled together for a wonderful conference and opportunity for a Cornish reunion.
With everything seemingly easy-peasy, the one statement that chair Jean Ellis repeated (almost at every meeting) was, "If we only had another year. This is really a two-year planning project."
And so the Cornish American Heritage Society invites you to throw your hat into the ring for 2026! CAHS provides seed money if needed, and will help to get things started. Profits, if any, are split.
We realize that the days of Gatherings with two or three hundred participants are over. Calumet had about fifty. You can organize/design the two or three days to fit your area. Usually there has been presentations (speakers, keynote), visits to pertinent sites of Cornish interest, and of course food!
Please think about this with your own kowetha (members, friends). Let us know how we can help! Contact Johnny Trestrail, president, at president.cousinjack@gmail.com or Tom Rusch, past president, at newsletter.cousinjack@gmail.com.
Tom Rusch
920-988-5235