This is my last letter to you so I especially want to welcome everyone to Yankee Homecoming 2010 - "Come Together", the 53rd year of this great tradition in Newburyport, MA. We believe this year’s Yankee Homecoming will be an event where families, friends, neighbors and visitors can "Come Together" and enjoy all of the festivities.

It’s always easy to listen to all the negative news we seem to hear every day and I realize this is the world we live in. What I’d like to suggest is that for the eight days of Yankee Homecoming all of you walk around the beautiful City of Newburyport, think back to 53 years ago when Yankee Homecoming started and the world seemed to be a lot simpler, and just enjoy yourself. If we collectively walk around with a smile I am convinced we will make a positive difference. Say Hi to someone and let’s all "Come Together".

I encourage you to visit the various events we have planned which are listed herein on our website. There is something for everyone - whether you are a shopper, runner, eater or listener, its here for you to participate and enjoy.

My most rewarding moments during Yankee Homecoming have been the people. If it wasn’t for our great sponsors and local merchants there would be no Yankee Homecoming. Everyone is always willing to help. To me it’s been a refreshing and uplifting experience. I have been fortunate during my career to meet many people from all walks of life. Having said this I have been truly blessed to be a part of the Yankee Homecoming Team this year. All of them are great, work tirelessly and have always had a smile for me - Thank You!

I’d like to close by thanking my family and especially my wife who endured many long hours with me not being around. What made the work a joy is I know they always supported me.

So enjoy the eight days of Yankee Homecoming and let’s all "Come Together".

God bless you, your family and God Bless America.

Don Walters
General Chairman

Only 3 days remaining in Yankee Homecoming!

The first Yankee Homecoming was held in 1958 in Newburyport and twenty-nine other communities as a way to revitalize pride and interest in downtown communities back east. Over 50 years later, Newburyport's Yankee Homecoming is the only remaining annual celebration.