GAITHER/JAMES 51st FAMILY REUNION
PHILADELPHIA, PA
July 3rd – 6th 2025
Dear Family Members:
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Time is quickly approaching for this year’s reunion and we are excited to see everyone back together again.
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We are planning for a fun filled exciting weekend and hope to see you It won’t be the same without you. We want to have a large turnout this year and your response and participation is the key to making this happen. In addition to your participation, please share this information with other family members, as some may not be on the email/mailing list.
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There is a lot of historical history in Philadelphia and we plan to do as much as we can to show you around. It won’t be the same without you and you will be missed.
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Also in our plans is a night of family fun and games and an opportunity to love on one another. It’s amazing how we have come through and some still going through but at this appointed time we can enjoy one another with love.
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Hotel
We have secured rooms at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The rate is $190 per night plus tax (single and double). Reservations must be guaranteed with a valid major credit/debit card.
You may reserve your room by calling the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District at 1 877-999-3223and saying it’s Gaither/James reunion. Rates are valid July 3rd – 6th 2025. The booking link is Gaither James Family Reunion for the family rate. The cutoff date is June 2nd.
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On-Site Hotel Parking
$25 per day with in/out privileges.
Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Distance from hotel: 10 Miles
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You can mail pre-registration forms for all the planned activities. Mail your registration to: Rosiland Roberts c/o Gaither-James Family Reunion, 190 West Essex Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050.
Itinerary
Thursday, July 3rd
Historical Philadelphia Block Party
Time 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, July, 4th
Registration 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Time: 10 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Adults $9:00
Children $7.00
Liberty Bell
Hours 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free
Betsy Ross House
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Family Game Night (7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.)
Fireworks on the Parkway
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Saturday, July 5th
Tour of Philadelphia
Free Time
Family Banquet (time will be told at a later time)
Dress to impress for banquet
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Sunday, July 6th
Family Picnic
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact
Rosiland Roberts (215) 432-077
David Gaither at (267) 259-2000
James Gaither at (267) 993-3250