Boston, Mass.
August 22-25, 2004

National Association of State Treasurers
2760 Research Park Drive
Lexington, KY 40578-1910

859-244-8175
859-244-8053 (fax)

nast@csg.org
www.nast.org

Special Events

Sunday, August 22, 2004

Welcome to Beantown!  Gather in Boston’s charming Back Bay neighborhood for the opening conference reception at the hotel.  Visit with your friends and colleagues while sampling some of diverse flavors of a vibrant and sophisticated city. 

Monday, August 23, 2004

Relive one of history’s most exciting and energetic presidential campaigns at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.  As you explore the museum, you will see artifacts, documents, photographs and film footage from the 1960s, including Candidate Kennedy bringing his message of a “New Frontier” to the voters.  After learning more about the “Camelot years,” you will feast on the flavors of New England at a lobster bake dinner while enjoying a spectacular, panoramic view of Boston Harbor. 

Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Generations of people have been thrilled with the excitement of baseball at historic Fenway Park.  This home of the Boston Red Sox resounds with the echoes such baseball greats as Cy Young, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams.  While the Sox are way, we will explore behind the scenes where scores of sports legends have been made, and experience a fabulous view of Fenway Park and of the city beyond the Green Monster.  Dinner will be traditional ballpark fare.

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Visit the magnificent Massachusetts State House, the heart of state government for more than two centuries. The older building on historic Beacon Hill, the State House reflects the history of Massachusetts since colonial times. See the historic Chambers of both the House and Senate before dining on the delicious down-home flavors of one of Boston’s South End chefs.