16th Biennial Braziel/Reese Family Reunion 2024
Greetings Family Members!
We are elated to announce that our 16th Biennial Braziel/Reese Family Reunion will take place Aug. 1-4, 2024, in the Washington, DC area! Our festivities officially kick off Friday, Aug. 2, with a dinner dance from 6 pm to 11 pm at our home base: The Hotel Spring, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910. The hotel is located in the heart of Silver Spring and is a short walk to various restaurants, retail stores, a movie theater and so much more!
Itinerary
Friday, August 2, 2024– Dinner and Dance 6:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, August 3, 2024– National Museum of African American History & Culture
On Saturday, Aug. 3, we will visit the highly acclaimed National Museum of African American History & Culture, located at 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, which features poignant and inspiring exhibits about Black history and culture. The African American museum is free entry, and we will reserve passes in advance. Group passes are released on a rolling basis two months prior to planned visits.
Sunday, August 4, 2024– Church Service & Family Meeting 10:00am – 11:00am
We will wrap up our reunion on Sunday, Aug. 4, with a church service and family meeting, from 10 am. to 11 am at the hotel. Check out is at noon.
Family members who want to take in the sites of DC a day before our reunion kicks off, are encouraged to do so. We will provide future ideas later.
Reunion Rates
Hotel Costs:
The Braziel-Reese Family Reunion room rate of $149 per night remains in effect for the nights of Aug. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Please book your hotels by July 2, 2024. The hotel’s number is 301-589-5200.
Reunion Attendance Costs:
The price to attend the Braziel-Reese Family Reunion follows:
$160 for adults
$75 for children, ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free.
More information will follow regarding T-shirt prices.
As always, we want this reunion to be fun and memorable, so let’s continue working together to make it successful. If you have any questions, please contact our 2024 Family Reunion President Tawanda W. Johnson at 301-356-7532 or twjworks@gmail.com. Please send your reunion fees ASAP to 2024 Family Reunion Treasurer, Autumn L. Johnson.
Ways to Pay
You may send your fees in the following ways:
By Mail: 12225 Sleepy Horse Lane Columbia, MD. 21044
Zelle via phone: 443-472-1693
CashApp: $AutumnLauren Apple
Pay via phone: 443-472-1693
Blessings and Love,
2014 Family Reunion Officers:
Tawanda W. Johnson (President)
Autumn L. Johnson (Treasurer )
Chantal Braziel (Secretary)