March 2026
We are excited to share that we are in the final stages of planning for the 53rd Boyd-McCormick Family Reunion! This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Roots, Growing Our Future,” reflects the legacy we celebrate and the future we continue to build together.
We are thrilled to welcome you to Philadelphia, PA from Friday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 25th, 2026.
Host Hotels – We have secured accommodations at the following locations:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Room rates are: $179 per night plus tax. Breakfast is included. Please book by June 24, 2026. You may reach the hotel by calling: 215-365-4500. Room reservations are under code “Book a Room”
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport 4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Room rates are $159 per night plus tax. Breakfast is NOT included at this location. Please book by June 24, 2026. You may reach the hotel by calling: 216-365-4150. Room reservations are under code “Boyd-McCormick Family Reunion”
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Registration Information
The registration fee is $100 per person (ages 18 and older) – Reunion t-shirts are available for $20
for all ages.
You may register online at www.bmfr.org or by mailing the registration form included with this letter.
Deadline to pre-register: Friday, July 10th, 2026
If submitting your registration, t-shirt order, and payment by mail, please send to:
Mrs. Elizabeth Bell
8008 Michener Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Checks should be made payable to: Elizabeth Bell
Cash app payments can be made at: $ejbell1
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🎉 Reunion Raffle Alert! 🎉
Would you like to attend the reunion for FREE? Here’s your opportunity! For just $25, you can enter our registration raffle for a chance to win paid registration to the 53rd Boyd-McCormick Family Reunion!
💰 Entry Fee: $25
📲 Cash App: $ejbell1 – (please indicate reunion raffle)
📅 Drawing Date: May 24, 2026 (held virtually)
🎟 No need to be present to win!
Take a chance – you just might be celebrating your FREE registration with us this summer! 🎊
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Weekend Overview
Friday, July 23rd
● 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Early Check-In & Registration – Hotel Lobby (both locations)
● 4:30 PM – Bus departs Embassy Suites
● 4:40 PM – Bus departs DoubleTree
● 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Registration continues at Welcome Reception St. Pauls Baptist Church (1000 Wallace Street, 19123)
● 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Family Mixer & Welcome Reception
Prayer, Dinner, Games, “Pin Your State,” and Ice Cream Social
● 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Family Meeting
● 9:00 PM – Closing Prayer & Departure back to Embassy Suites and DoubleTree
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Saturday, July 24th
● 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Breakfast (Embassy Suites Hotel Guests Only)
● 9:00 AM – Bus departs Embassy Suites (Sightseeing Tour – Wear reunion t-shirt)
● 9:10 AM – Bus departs DoubleTree (Sightseeing Tour – Wear reunion t-shirt)
● 12:30 PM – Return to Embassy Suites for lunch
● 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Family Luncheon
● 1:00 PM – Family Portrait
● 5:30 PM – Bus departs for Penn’s Landing Outing (Sightseeing, Rivers Casino and Liberty Point which features food and views of the Delaware River)
● 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Senior Tea (Embassy Suites)
● 7:30 PM – Bus returns to Embassy Suites and DoubleTree
● 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Family Fellowship and Games
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Optional Activities
⚾ Phillies vs. Yankees Game (Citizens Bank Park – One Citizens Way – 19148)
Saturday, July 24th at 6:00 PM
Ticket prices range from $61–$156. If there is enough interest, we will explore group rates.
To express interest, please contact: Lisa Wilson at fancymecreations@gmail.com or by text @ 215-917-0014
🌿 Walking Trail (Nearby Option- 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. – 19153)
Just an 8-minute drive or uber ride from both hotels, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum offers a peaceful outdoor experience. This unique urban oasis features the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania and is home to over 300 bird species—perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a relaxing walk. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
🎰 Rivers Casino
1001 Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Sunday, July 25th
● 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Breakfast at Embassy Suites Hotel
● Closing Traveling Prayer & Departure
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If you know of a family member that is not receiving family reunion correspondence, please have them email their contact information with full mailing address to Lisa Wilson at fancymecreations@gmail.com or by text @ 215-917-0014. We look forward to a weekend filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. Thank you for being part of what makes our family so special.
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Media Downloads:
53rd Annual Reunion Raffle Flyer
53rd Annual Reunion Letter (March 2026)
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We can’t wait to celebrate together in Philadelphia
December 2025
Hello Family,
We hope this letter finds you well and as excited as we are for the 53rd Annual Boyd-McCormick Family Reunion in 2026!! Our theme is “Honoring Our Roots/Growing Our Future.” We can not wait to welcome each of you to Philadelphia, PA – the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection – from Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th, 2026.
Our host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton, located at the Philadelphia International Airport, 9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153. The room rate is $179 per night plus tax which includes breakfast. We are currently working to secure additional rooms and will notify you as soon as they become available.
The registration fee is $100 per person for ages 18 and older, and t-shirts for all ages are $20. Registration can be completed online at www.bmfr.org. If you plan to mail your registration form, t-shirt order, and payment, please send it to:
Mrs. Elizabeth Bell
8008 Michener Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Checks should be made payable to: Elizabeth Bell
Cash app payments can be made at: $ejbell1
We look forward to a weekend filled with love, laughter, and family fellowship. Please bring your energy, smiles, and a spirit of togetherness as we celebrate our family legacy.
With Love, The Philadelphia Family Reunion Committee