2025 Gilmore Family Reunion

DALLAS, TEXAS

GILMORE

FAMILY REUNION

HOWDY, GILMORE NATION!

We're thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Gilmore Family Reunion.

Get ready for a weekend filled with laughter, love, and

unforgettable memories as we celebrate our roots!

OUR ROOTS

Oral history, genealogy, and DNA testing have traced the origins of the Gilmore family to Russell & Minta Gilmore, who were born into slavery in the early 1800s.

During enslavement, some of Russell & Minta’s children were separated and forcibly migrated across Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana.

Following Emancipation, some of their descendants reunited in Arkansas.

As of 2024, we’ve uncovered the names of 9 of Russell & Minta’s children: John, Augustus, Stephen, Walker, Mandy, Eugenus, Erastus, Watkins, and Lewis.

Today, they are the ancestors of over 2000 descendants who are dispersed across several states and countries.

REUNION HISTORY

For decades, our family has cherished coming together, which has kept us connected through the generations.

Some descendants of John Gilmore (through his son Howard Gilmore) had informal gatherings dating back to the 1940s, with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner traditions. In the 1990s, they began hosting a summer reunion, and in 1995, they expanded the reunion to include other descendants of John when Cousin Lyle Gibson reconnected with the Alabama Gilmore branch.

Also in the 1990s, descendants of Stephen and Eugeneus Gilmore began gathering together for reunions throughout the U.S., including Texarkana, Arizona, Chicago, Dallas, and Toledo.

In 2019, four lines of Russell and Minta’s descendants attended the Gilmore Family Reunion! While we socially-distanced during the pandemic, the family organized a virtual reunion to continue our traditions. Since our last reunion, we’ve traced and located more descendants!

We’re excited to welcome them to the 2025 reunion and make it our BIGGEST reunion yet!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

We have an action-packed itinerary to keep the fun rolling all weekend long.

Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:

THU JULY 10	Registration & Happy Hour at the host hotel for early arrivals.
FRI JULY 11	Registration continues. Family outings during the day. In the evening, join us for the Family Reunion Kickoff. We’ll enjoy an evening of games, food, and fun.
SAT JULY 12	We’ll start the day with a picnic at a local park. After some time to rest & refresh, we’ll get dressed up for the Gilmore Family Reunion Banquet.
SUN JULY 13	Time to say goodbye until our next reunion. Optional: Church and/or brunch.

We're offering a comprehensive package for the 2025 Reunion,

ensuring you get the most out of every moment spent together.

REUNION PACKAGE INCLUDES

T-SHIRT: Custom-designed to commemorate the occasion

FAMILY REUNION KICKOFF: Reconnect with loved ones and

meet new family members at our welcome gathering.

PICNIC: Enjoy traditional Texas BBQ & family-friendly games

BANQUET: Dress up in Denim & Diamonds for a delicious dinner, special presentations, and a night of dancing!

Laughter, love, and priceless memories

$150 ADULTS //$75 CHILDREN

Adults ages 14 & up. Children ages 4-13. 3 & under FREE.

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

Pay in installments over the next year.

Final payments are due by May 31st, 2025.

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email

with either a receipt or an invoice.

If you choose to set up a payment plan, your invoice will include

a unique payment link. Use this link to make payments

at your convenience, ensuring all payments are completed

by May 31st, 2025.

travel

FLY into either Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), both are conveniently located to our host hotel. Airport shuttle available from DFW.

For those driving, Arlington is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, with easy access via major highways I-20, I-30, and State Highway 360.

ACCOMODATIONS

Embassy Suites DFW South is the backdrop for the weekend. Enjoy free parking, complimentary happy hour and made-to-order breakfast daily.

We've secured a special rate of $145 per night for a King room or $135 per night for a Double room.

BOOK NOW to lock in the special rate. Your card will not be charged until check-in.

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