The Washington DC region, is locally known as the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).
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Extra time needed to explore the DMV?
The DMV region attracts millions of visitors annually due to its diverse attractions and historical significance. Thursday, July 30, 2026 is optional for any family member(s) wishing to arrive early to stay overnight at the reunion hotel and enjoy an entire day on Friday, July 31, 2026 to explore the area. This may include visit museums, monuments, shopping, or just relaxing before the main reunion event kicks off on the evening of Friday, July 31, 2026.
If interested in coming on Thursday, July 30, please indicate your intention on the registration form. The planning committee can assist with arrangements for tour tickets or provide other information on visiting area attractions.
Some popular attractions in the DMV
Smithsonian's Museums including National Museum of African American History - DC
National Mall - Memorials & Monuments (MLK, Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington) - DC
Museum of the Bible - DC
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - DC
African American Civil War Memorial - DC
Georgetown, U Street, and Shaw Neighborhoods - DC
Go-Go Music Museum and Cafe - DC
The Howard and Lincoln Theatres - DC
National Zoo - DC
The Wharf - DC
MGM Casino - Oxon Hill, MD
National Harbor - Oxon Hill, MD
Tanger Outlets - Oxon Hill, MD
Freedom House Museum - Alexandria, VA
African American Heritage Trails - Alexandria, VA
Underground Railroad Tour - Alexandria, VA
Hollensbury Spite House "America's Historic Skinny House" - Alexandria, VA
100+ Independent Shops and Boutiques - Alexandria, VA
Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, VA
Click on the buttons below to find out more information on some area attractions as options to explore during your stay in the DMV.
About the 2026 Reunion Host City
Alexandria, Virginia is known for its rich colonial history, particularly in Old Town Alexandria, with beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture, cobbled streets, and independent shops and restaurants. It was George Washington's hometown and served as a busy port during its early history. Today, Alexandria also offers a vibrant waterfront, a thriving arts scene including the Torpedo Factory Art Center, famous live music at The Birchmere, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
Alexandria also has a rich African American history, that is marked by centuries of African American life, the horrors of the domestic slave trade, the struggle for freedom during the Civil War, and the fight against segregation that continued through the mid-20th century, including a pivotal sit-in for library access in 1939 and delayed school desegregation after Brown v. Board of Education. Key sites include the Freedom House Museum, which documents the slave trade, and the Alexandria Black History Museum, housed in the former segregated Robert H. Robinson Library. Click on the buttons below to check out more information on Alexandria and the city's black history and culture.
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