Towson
MD 21204
USA
Learning From the Past, Looking to the Future!
Please join us for the Annual James Family Reunion in Baltimore 2017!
Friday August 11, 2017
5:00 – 7:00pm: Check In
Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 321-7400
http://www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com/
7:00 pm- 10:00 pm Meet & Greet
Welcome Package/Reunion Folder & Tee Shirt
Use this link to tell us your shirt sizes needed
(CLICK ME TO ORDER YOUR FAMILY REUNION T-SHIRT)
Recieve the Agenda, Attraction Info, Contact List. Dinner Served!
Suggested Hotel is the Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland, 410-321-7499. (25 rooms blocked @ 139.00/night first come first served; 5 Rooms blocked for Thursday Check-in for anyone who would like to come a day early) Reservations for these rooms have to be made by July 1,2017
Other hotels nearby are:
Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel
10 Burke Ave, Towson, MD, 21204 United States, 866-538-0251
Comfort Inn Baltimore East Towson
8801 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD, 21286 United States, 866-767-0278
Days Inn Towson
8712 Loch Raven Blvd, I695 At Exit 29B, Towson, MD, 21286 United States, 866-925-4159
Also within 5 minutes of Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson:
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor
2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201 United States, 866-538-2362
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Dr, Lutherville Timonium, MD, 21093 United States, 866-573-4235
Saturday August 13, 2017
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Walking Historical Tour of Towson (Various Locations)
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
Take a guided tour of our history and see the plantation that housed many of our ancestors. Tour includesHome farm, Slave Quarters, Tenant Quarters, Dairy, Family Cemetery, Stables and Ice House.
*Buildings and walking paths may be closed due to weather conditions. Remember to use caution when walking the grounds at Hampton.* Drink plenty of fluids when walking the grounds at Hampton. Use your best judgment when exploring the park, seek shade when extreme heat conditions exist. Other parts of the tour include schools and other landmarks that were historically attended by our family.
1:00pm-4:00pm Family Fun & Games
Time to have some fun! Join other family members at different activities. This will constantly be updated so keep checking the site. Activities include skating, sky zone, minute to win it games, kickball and more!
7:00 pm Blue & White Banquet and Family Reunion Program
Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 321-7400
Don your sharpest BLUE & WHITE apparel, as we come together to fellowship at a wonderful at semi-formal yet elegant event. This event includes a seated dinner, a program highlighting the importance of the occassion and fun, dancing and laughter all night long
Sunday August 13, 2017
10:00 AM Family Worship Service
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
God has blessed our family in abundance, and in is only right that we show gratitude for all of His goodness and mercy in our lives by coming together in worship as a family. We hope that we’ll see you there
COST:
Full Payment Due: July 1, 2017 50$ per person for the entire weekend!
Additional questions? email jamesfamilyreunionbaltimore@gmail.com
Registration is Open Now. Full Payment is Due July 1, 2017
Please use the Eventbrite Site to Register for the reunion.
Optional: Mail-in Registration Below
Name: ________________________(Registration POC)
Address:____________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________ Email ________________
# of Adults ______@ $50.00 per person _____________(Total)
# of Children _____ @ $50.00 _____________(Total)
Reunion Teeshirts –
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For Mail-In Registration submit check and form to:
Make check payable to Jamie Kinney or Felicia Gordon
Mail to:
James Family Reunion, 3317 Penfold Drive, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
Baltimore Attractions
Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and an important seaport on the wide estuary of the Patapsco River. With several famous universities, in particular the Johns Hopkins University, museums and a renowned symphony orchestra, Baltimore is a major east coast cultural center. It was the birthplace of Edgar Allan Poe.
History
The settlement of Baltimore was established in 1729 and named after the Barons Baltimore, founders of the colony of Maryland. Commerce and shipping brought it prosperity, and in 1796 it was granted its municipal charter. Its place in American history was won in 1814, when British forces bombarded Fort Henry for 25 hours without bringing about its surrender. The sight of the American flag still flying over the fort on the morning after the bombardment inspired Francis Scott Key’s poem “The Star Spangled Banner”, which became the text of the national anthem. The old town center and the inner harbor area have been thoroughly renovated.
1. The Walters Art Museum, located in the Mount Vernons Cultural District, is a cultural institution of international renown. It is one of only a few museums worldwide to present a comprehensive history of art from the third millennium B.C. to the early 20th century. Among its thousands of treasures are a fine collection of ivories, jewelry, enamels and bronzes, and a large reserve of illuminated manuscripts and rare books. The Walters’ Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Byzantine, Ethiopian and western medieval art collections are extensive, as are the museum’s holdings of Renaissance and Asian art. Every major trend in French painting during the 19th century is represented by one or more works in the collection.
Address: 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5185, United States
Official site: http://thewalters.org/
2. The American Visionary Art Museum displays the work of self-taught artists in six galleries. The main building’s architecture is also an artistic creation, winning many international and national awards for its design and beauty. The sculpture barn, formerly the Four Roses whiskey warehouse, houses towering exhibits.
Address: 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230-3940, United States
Official site: http://www.avam.org/
3. Just 3 miles southeast of the city centre via Key Highway and Fort Avenue is Fort McHenry, built between 1798 and 1803 to command the harbor entrance. In 1814 it withstood a 24 hour bombardment by a British warship and thus saved Baltimore from occupation. In the fort’s Visitor Center are displays and a film on the history of the fort, referring to the origins of the national anthem, the ‘The Star Spangled Banner’. However, the original of the famous flag now hangs in the Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
Official site: http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm
4. The Baltimore Museum of Art is the largest art museum in Maryland with art from around the world, covering a broad spectrum of periods and styles. The permanent collection includes the world’s largest collection of works by Matisse. Other notable artists represented include Picasso, Cezanne, van Gogh, And Warhol, and many others
.Address: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218-3898, United States Official site: https://artbma.org/
5. Fell’s Point is a historic area along the waterfront that has been beautifully restored. The old harbor quarter of Fell’s Point was once the shipbuilding district of Baltimore, with places of entertainment for the seamen. Today, behind the brick facades of this beautifully restored quarter are mainly restaurants, cafes, and shops
6. Located on Pier 3 and 4, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is a joint effort with another location in Washington, DC. The aquarium in Baltimore features marine life in various exhibits, from sharks and dolphins, to hundreds of exotic species found in the Atlantic Coral Reef Exhibit. Of particular note is the five-storey Tropical Rain Forest, with all kinds of birds, frogs, and a variety of larger mammals, such as sloths and monkeys.
Address: Inner Harbor
Official site: http://www.aqua.org/
7. Harborplace, an attractive modern complex with two glass-enclosed pavilions in historical style, is both a shopping centre and market, with large number of shops, restaurants and open spaces. Street artists display their skills in the Amphitheater on the Promenade.
Address: 201 East Pratt Street
Official site: http://www.harborplace.com/
8. The southwest corner of the Inner Harbor is occupied by the modern Maryland Science Center, with a planetarium. On its three floors are scientific displays, some of which include topics related to space travel and physics. Entertaining and educational scientific experiments offer hands on learning opportunities.
Address: 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230-3899, United States
Official site: http://www.mdsci.org/
We look forward to seeing you next year! Thank you so much!