ritchie family reunion 1955
BackIn 1955, our widespread family gathered for Christmas- We were visited by the Dave Garroway TV program and these few scenes are taken from that telecast. Hurried because much of our time was taken by a last-minute decision by NBC to show Pres. Nixon lighting the D.C. Christmas tree.....
Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 14, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Author: georgepickow
Length: 00:06:24
Rating: 5.00
Views: 2826
Tags: jean ritchie folk dulcimer chistmas banjo kentucky ecology religious
Video Comments:
ErinKelly2 (September 4, 2008 at 12:13 am)
I'm so amazed to see this video here! Thank you! My ggggrandmother was Catherine Ritchie (born in 1810) who married John Hoover. They lived in Timberville, Rockingham County, Virginia.
Clemburke1111 (August 13, 2008 at 2:22 am)
WOW, what a huge family, lots of fun I bet.
joypowers (June 4, 2008 at 1:22 pm)
I can remember this reunion just like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful experience for all of us....one we will never forget. I love seeing the video and hearing the voices of all the family singing together. Thank you so much for posting it. Love, Joy
joypowers (June 4, 2008 at 1:17 pm)
I can remember this just like it was yesterday. That was a beautiful experience for all of the children and one we will never forget. Love, Joy
nawartman (February 4, 2008 at 10:58 am)
Thanks George for posting this great bit of the rich Ritchie history. It's beautiful!
Nancy Ann (McLain)
Nancy Ann (McLain)
susanbrumfield (November 26, 2007 at 1:55 am)
Just beautiful. :)
ehukaiteves (November 18, 2007 at 12:03 pm)
wow! this is a beautiful documentary of the Ritchie family, a time when the world was not as coplicated as it is today, I,am very touched by this video.
Terry Duggins & the Zither Band
Terry Duggins & the Zither Band
WilliamCerf (November 14, 2007 at 9:36 pm)
What a treasure. There is so little of this left in America today. We have lost something very special. Thank you, George for posting it. And Have a Happy Thanksgiving