Family Reunion
2026
Dates: Friday, June 26, 2026 through Sunday, June 28, 2026
We are excited to announce It’s All About Family 2026! This year we are planning another opportunity to connect with family from around the United States in our ancestor's home state of Maryland. Please review all the information below and follow various email updates for changes.
Much Love,
Your 2026 Family Host Committee:
Marc, Kevin, Sherry, Tracey, Carl, JR Cook, Shavon, Karen, Phillip, Jr, and Ursula.
The details of each day of the Family Reunion are noted below.
The Hotel link will not be available until June 15, 2025.
Our Host Hotel
Embassy Suites BWI, 1300 Concourse Dr. Linthicum, Maryland 21090
Phone number 410-850-0747 Special rate $149.00 per night (Single King Bed Suite)
Free Shuttle Service to and from the BWI airport. Free breakfast and drink tickets for hotel guests only.
Your Weekend Value Page Passport includes all the events and hotel services below.
Day 1 - Friday, June 26, 2026
4:00 pm-6:00 pm Hotel Check-in.
4:30 pm-6:30pm-It’s All About Family Registration and Sign In: located in the Lobby Area of the hotel. You will receive your special It’s All About Family 2026 Host Committee Goodie Bag.
The guest staying at the hotel will be provided free access to the manager’s reception which includes two free drink tickets and complimentary snacks.
7:00 pm-10:00 pm It’s All About Family Private Hospitality Event in the JFK Room, serving light hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. There will be various small family roundtable-style conversations exploring our ancestry and potential connections to Native American heritage. We will also have board and card games, fun discussions, and opportunities to showcase your talents and share family stories. The hotel does have a full-service restaurant on-site for those who prefer a full dinner meal.
Day 2 - Satruday, June 27, 2026
6:00 am-9:00 am Hotel Free Breakfast (made to order).
12:00 pm-8:00 pm All Day Family Picnic Serving an enhanced lunch meal from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm. The location is Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City Maryland.
Dinner is on your own. You can buy food at the hotel restaurant or outside venues.
** After the picnic you are free to explore more of Baltimore or take advantage of the hotel amenities: full-service restaurant, bar, indoor pool, and fitness room.**
Day 3 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
7:00 am-10:00 am Hotel Free Breakfast (made to order).
10:00 am -11:30 am Family Worship and Fellowship Service at the Hotel
12:00noon Hotel Check Out. Free Shuttle to the BWI Airport.
Contact anyone of our family committee members on this website, if you want to volunteer your services. We will need help in running our raffle, registration at the picnic, and operating various games.