In 2011, the annual VATE Conference took place in beautiful Staunton, Virginia on October 14-16. Highlights included: Luncheon Speaker: Carol Jago Dinner Speaker: Rena Berlin Brunch Speaker: Sharyn McCrumb In addition, attendees had the opportunity to visit the Frontier Culture Museum, meet two of the members of the Norfolk 17, and attend a Blackfriars Theater performance of Henry V. See moments from the 2011 Conference in our gallery below: … Read entire article »