Family Reunions

Savannah, GA
July 23-26, 2026


The HHDW 2026 Local Reunion Committee is excited to welcome you to our upcoming family reunion in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, taking place July 23–26, 2026. We’ve planned a fun and meaningful weekend with activities for all ages. On this site, you’ll find everything you need to get ready for the reunion including hotel details, registration forms, important dates, and answers to common questions.

Take a moment to explore the information and start making your plans. We can’t wait to come together, celebrate our heritage, and create new memories.

See you in Savannah.

Amari Adams
Chairperson, HHDW 2026 Reunion

Included in the Registration Fee

  • Welcome reception
  • Banquet Dinner with meal and soft drinks
  • Riverboat Cruise Picnic
    • Meal and soft drinks included
    • Transportation to and from the boat
    • Handicap-accessible boarding
    • Narrated cruise experience
  • Reunion T-shirt
  • Access to the Hospitality Suite (Available all days)
    • Light hors d’oeuvres
    • Open bar
    • Soft drinks
  • Discounted rates on select sightseeing activities

Addional information

  • Provide all attendee names, ages, and contact information and t-shirt size.
  • Full payment due by early registration deadline.
  • Hotel reservations should be made under the group block.
  • Add-ons (golf, tours, late night-bowling etc.) are available al a carte.

Early-bird registration (ends April 30, 2026)

  • Adults (13 and older) $249
  • Kids (ages 5–12) $199
  • Kids (newborn–4) FREE

Regular registration (begins May 1, 2026)

  • Adults (13 and older) $285
  • Kids (ages 5–12) $235
  • Kids (newborn–4) FREE

Payment terms & refund policy

  • Early registration payments due no later than April 30, 2026.
  • Cancellations by June 1, 2026, receive 50% refund
  • After June 1, no refunds will be issued.
  • Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the reunion.

The following room blocks are available at two hotels that share the same parking lot:

  1. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown
  2. Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Midtown

The cutoff date to reserve rooms at the group rate is June 23, 2026. Various room options are available, so book early for the best selection.

Hotel booking information

You may book using the link below or call 912-721-3700 and ask for the HHDW Family Reunion rate. If one hotel is full, request the other hotel under the same HHDW Family Reunion block.

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/savmdhx-90n-1f882c96-b44b-4020-b110-33936d3cb1e6/

Good to know:

  • Early registrants will receive the hotel block link by February 1, 2026.
  • Block rooms will be held until May 15, 2026.
  • Room rates, taxes, and fees will be announced with hotel information.

Additional activities to consider doing while in Savannah

During your free time or extended stay check out some of the other events, sights, excursions, etc. that Savannah has to offer, such as museums (some walking and others via trolley) and local theatres, riverboat cruises, baseball game, golfing, bowling or simply relaxing at Forsyth Park or Tybee Island
where you can cool off with a refreshing swim. There’s plenty to do in Savannah.

You may want to stay culturally connected by visiting Savannah’s Black Heritage sites such as the Pin Point Heritage Museum where you can get a feel of the culture lived by the Gullah Geechee people.

Any additional events (A-La-Carte) will be updated on this web site and on the HHDW Facebook page.

What’s included

Does free registration for kids 4 and under include a free commorative t-shirt and cruise boat?
We are currently confirming details with our vendors and we’ll provide updates as soon as the information is finalized.

Can I pay for registration in installments?
Yes! You can pay in instaments via Afterpay or Klarna. Please be aware that a small surcharge is added by the online payment system.

Can we pay a smaller portion of the registration if we only wish to attend the banquet?
Answer:

Will a family souvenir book be available for purchase at this reunion?
Not for this reunion. The 2026 committee is dedicating its efforts to family fun and enjoyment. We are, however, looking into making past reunion books available for purchase.

Will there be options to pay by mail?
Yes. You can download and print the registration packet, then send it to us by mail.

Hotels

Do the hotels provide shuttle service from the airports?
No.

Do the hotels have a pool?
No.

Is there a parking fee at the hotel for those who drive?
Yes. Parking fees apply. Please confirm the current rate when booking your reservation. While we have secured a special HHDW room rate, complimentary parking is not included.

Are the two hotels mentioned, located near each other?
Yes. They share the same parking lot.

Will early check-in, late check-out, or extended stays be available at the reserved hotels?
The hotels plan to be accommodating; however, these requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis and are subject to availability.

Meals

Will vegetarian food options be available?
Yes. Vegetarian options will be provided.

Will dietary restrictions and/or food allergies be accommodated?
Yes. All safe and reasonable dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated, provided they are noted during registration.

2026 Reunion Agenda

July 23, 2026

Thursday

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Welcome – Registration and Sign-in

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Genealogy night

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Mingling, Games (in hospitality suite)

July 23, 2026
July 24, 2026

Friday

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Round-trip transportation to and from the picnic/cruise (Savannah River Queen boat cruise, which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages with a live band/DJ – handicap accessible (this cruise will also be narrated as we navigate through the cruise)

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Evening bowling outing – (price TBD) note: other A la carte options
may be added

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Family mingling at the hospitality suite access – food and drinks

July 24, 2026
July 25, 2026

Saturday

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Downtown Savannah Trolley Tour- price TBD

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
HHDW Business meeting (all are welcome to attend) – hospitality suite

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free time (mingle, relax or enjoy other Savannah events A la Carte)

5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
HHDW Group Photo

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Banquet

July 25, 2026
July 26, 2026

Sunday

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Light breakfast and Worship service (@ St. Philip AME Church: 613 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: Savannah, Ga 31401)

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Farewell (prepare for departure)

July 26, 2026

*The agenda is subject to minor changes.

Past Reunions

  • FIRST GATHERING Tallahassee, Florida 1975
  • SECOND Detroit, Michigan 1976
  • THIRD Thomasville, Georgia (ROOTS) 1977
  • FOURTH East Orange, New Jersey 1978
  • FIFTH Thomasville, Georgia (ROOTS) 1980
  • SIXTH Okeechobee, Florida 1981
  • SEVENTH Detroit, Michigan 1982
  • EIGHTH Los Angeles, California 1983
  • NINTH Minneapolis, Minnesota 1984
  • TENTH Flagstaff, Arizona 1985
  • ELEVENTH Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1986
  • TWELFTH Thomasville, Georgia (ROOTS) 1987
  • THIRTEEN Boston, Massachusetts 1988
  • FOURTEEN Buffalo, New York 1989
  • FIFTEEN Portland, Oregon 1990
  • SIXTEEN No Reunion 1991
  • SEVENTEEN Clearwater, Florida 1992
  • EIGHTEEN No Reunion 1992
  • NINETEEN Minneapolis, Minnesota 1994
  • TWENTY Tallahassee, Florida 1995
  • TWENTY-FIRST Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1996
  • TWENTY-SECOND Thomasville, Georgia (ROOTS) 1997
  • TWENTY-THIRD Pasadena, California 1998
  • TWENTY-FOURTH Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1999
  • TWENTY-FIFTH Portland, Oregon 2000
  • TWENTY-SIXTH Las Vegas, Nevada 2001
  • TWENTY-SEVENTH New Orleans, Louisiana 2002
  • TWENTY-EIGHTH Atlanta, Georgia 2003
  • TWENTY-NINETH Minneapolis, Minnesota 2004
  • THIRTY San Diego 2005
  • THIRTY-FIRST Portland, Oregon 2006
  • THIRTY-SECOND Thomasville, Georgia (ROOTS) 2007
  • THIRTY-THIRD Tampa, Florida 2008
  • THIRTY-FOURTH  Seattle, WA 2009
  • THIRTY-FIFTH, 2010
  • THIRTY-SIXTH  Savannah, Ga  2011
  • THIRTY-SEVENTH Washington, DC 2012
  • THIRTY-EIGHTH  Long Beach, CA 2013
  • THIRTY-NINTH Minneapolis, MN 2014
  • FORTEITH  Tallahassee, FL. & Thomasville, Ga. (Back to Roots) 2015
  • FORTY-FIRST Norwegian Sky (Miami to Bahamas cruise) 2016
  • FORTY-SECOND New Jersey/New York (Jersey City, NJ) 2018
  • FORTY-THIRD Thomasville, GA (Back to  Roots – cancelled due to Covid pandemic)
  • FORTY-FOURTH Thomasville, GA    (Back to Our Roots Reunion, July 14-17) 2022
  • Minneapolis, MN -cancelled 2024
  • FORTY-FIFTH  Savannah, GA 2026 
  • FORTY-SIXTH Baltimore, MD 2028
  • FORTY-SEVENTH Tallahassee and/or Thomasville, Ga (Back to Roots) 2030