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WEST POINT BALL
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6:00 PM. Saturday, January 15, 2011 The Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY Admission by advance reservation only
Photo I.D. is required to obtain access on Post. Directions:
Please arrive early for there is a security checkpoint to gain From Boston/New England and upper Connecticut:
access into West Point. Take I-90 West/Mass Pike to 84 West (Exit 9, Hartford/NYC).
Take Rte 32 (Exit 10S toward 9W S/Newburgh). Take the
THE BALL ramp toward Newburgh/West Point. Make a right onto Plank
The ball will be held in the Crest Room at Hotel Thayer; Road/Route 32. Follow Rte 32 to 9W South. Take the 9W
a Victorian hall overlooking the scenic Hudson River. South exit to the Second West Point/Highland Falls Exit. **
DRESS From Albany:
Attire appropriate to the Civil War period Take the NYS Thruway South to exit 16. Pass through toll, take
is required for this ball. the first exit and turn left at light. Follow signs to Rte 6 and
Bear Mountain Bridge. Enter traffic circle before the bridge
Gentlemen in uniforms of both sides of that great conflict are (3rd exit off traffic circle). Take the West Point/Highland Falls
welcome. Gentlemen in civilian dress should ideally be in full exit. **
formal wear, consisting of black tailcoat (modern or period)
white or black vest and black trousers. Frock coats and From NYC and Long Island:
cutaways are a viable alternative to tailcoats. Take the GW Bridge (upper deck) to the Palisades Pkwy North.
Take the PIP to the end, follow signs to Bear Mountain /West
Hats should not be worn in the hall. White gloves should be Point. Proceed to the Bear Mountain traffic circle. Follow signs
worn throughout the evening, except when dining or taking for Rte 9W North/West Point (3rd exit off circle). Take the
refreshments. West Point/Highland Falls exit. **
Sidearms and sabres are not allowed on Post. From New Jersey and points South:
For the sake of the ladies spurs may not be worn. Heel plates Take I-95N (stay in local lanes rather than express) to Exit 72
must be covered by heavy tape to protect the floors. Plain toward US-1 S/Fort Lee/US-9 S/Palisades Pkwy/US-46. Turn
modern shoes are a preferable substitute. left onto Fletcher Ave. Bear right onto Palisades Pkwy N. Take
the PIP to the end, follow signs to Bear Mountain /West Point.
Ladies should ideally be in ball or evening gowns of the style Proceed to the Bear Mountain traffic circle. Follow signs for
worn in the first half of the 1860’s. Route 9W North/West Point (3rd exit off circle). Take the West
Point/Highland Falls exit. **
Ladies should wear comfortable dancing shoes with low or no
heels. Wrist-length white gloves should be worn throughout From Westchester County and Southern Conn:
the evening, except when dining or taking refreshments. Take I-95 to I-287 West, go over the Tappan Zee Bridge. Take
exit 13N onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) heading
Reservations limited to the first 100 received! North. Take the PIP to the end, follow signs to Bear Mountain
/West Point. Proceed to the Bear Mountain traffic circle.
If you have any questions, please contact: Follow signs for Route 9W North/West Point (3rd exit off
circle). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. **
Joel & Renée Gonzalez 914-421-9122
** Rte 218 Main St. Follow signs towards the West Point
<info@westpointball.org> Visitors Center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). The
Thayer Hotel is just beyond the gate on the right.
A list of accommodations is available upon request.
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Name: ___________________________________ Names in party: ____________________________
Address: _________________________________ ___________________________________
City: _________________State: _____Zip:______ ___________________________________
Phone: (_____)____________________________ ___________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________ ___________________________________
Choice of Entrée: Prime Rib_____Chicken______ Choice of Entrée(s): Prime Rib_____Chicken_____
Advanced reservations are required, $80.00 Per Person. Total amount: _____________
If you are sending reservations after January 3, 2011 please contact us first to confirm that there are still places available.
Send this form and checks payable to West Point Ball to: Renée Gonzalez, 68 James Street, White Plains, NY 10604
