📢 Important Family Reunion Update! 📢
Please note this important change!
We will now be wearing our Dean Family Reunion T-shirts on Friday at the Family Fish Fry instead of Saturday.
👕 Please come prepared to wear your reunion T-shirt to the Friday Meet & Greet Fish Fry. We can’t wait to kick off the weekend together and capture some great memories in our matching shirts!
See you all soon!
Welcome, Dean Family!
The Reunion Is Here!
The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! The 2026 Dean Family Reunion is officially here, and the Reunion Committee is thrilled to welcome each and every one of you to beautiful Montgomery, Alabama!
Over the past several months, we’ve worked hard to plan a reunion that is enjoyable, affordable, and filled with opportunities to reconnect, celebrate our heritage, and create lasting memories together. Now it’s time to relax, laugh, eat, dance, and enjoy being surrounded by family.
As you prepare to join us, please review the itinerary and event details to help make your reunion weekend as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
IMPORTANT:
If you did not register and pay for the reunion, please do not attend the reunion events. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, as all food, seating, T-shirts, and event accommodations were planned and paid for based on the number of registered guests. Thank you for respecting the planning and financial commitments made on behalf of everyone who registered.
Thank you for being a part of this special celebration. Whether you’re traveling from near or far, we’re grateful you’ve made the journey to be here. Let’s make the 2026 Dean Family Reunion one to remember—filled with love, laughter, fellowship, and unforgettable moments.
Welcome home, Dean Family!
With love,
The 2026 Dean Family Reunion Committee
Dean Family Reunion 2026
Weekend Itinerary
Thursday – Welcome & Arrival
Friday – Meet & Greet Family Fish Fry
Saturday – Legacy Museum & Family Banquet
Sunday – Worship Service at True Divine Baptist Church
Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Meet & Greet
Kick off the 2026 Dean Family Reunion by reconnecting with family at our Welcome Meet & Greet!
📍 Location:
Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
7651 EastChase Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
🕕 Time:
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening of fellowship, laughter, and reconnecting with family as we begin an unforgettable reunion weekend. This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, meet relatives from near and far, and enjoy one another’s company before the weekend’s festivities begin.
Light refreshments will be served.
We can’t wait to welcome you and kick off the 2026 Dean Family Reunion together!
Friday, July 10, 2026 – Welcome Home Kickoff & Family Fish Fry
Welcome to the official kickoff of the 2026 Dean Family Reunion! Join us as we come together for an evening of fellowship, fun, and reconnecting with family.
Enjoy a delicious fish fry, great conversation, laughter, games, and quality time with loved ones from near and far. This relaxed evening is the perfect way to begin our reunion weekend and celebrate the joy of coming home to family.
📍 Location:
Lagoon Park – Pete Peterson Lodge
2635 Gunter Park Drive East
Montgomery, AL 36109
🕓 Time:
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What to Bring
BYOB – Bring your favorite bottle or beverage to enjoy responsibly.
Bring your favorite card games, dominoes, board games, or other family-friendly games to share with everyone.
Come hungry, bring your smiles, and come prepared to have a great time filled with food, fellowship, fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Welcome home, Dean Family—we’re so glad you’re here!
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Family History & Reunion Photo
Before our elegant evening banquet, join us for a meaningful visit to one of Montgomery’s most significant landmarks as we reflect on history and celebrate our family’s legacy.
📍 Location:
The Legacy Museum
400 N. Court Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
🕚 Time:
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
This outing will also be the time for our official Dean Family Reunion group photo.
We will not be out long so everyone has plenty of time to return, relax, and prepare for our Elegant Family Banquet beginning at 7:00 PM that evening.
We look forward to capturing this special moment together as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and create memories for future generations.
Saturday Evening – Dean Family Reunion Banquet
“No Matter Where We Roam, Family Brings Us Home”
This is the signature event of our reunion weekend! Join us for an elegant evening as we celebrate our family’s rich heritage, honor our legacy, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy an unforgettable night filled with a delicious dinner, heartfelt moments, laughter, fellowship, and special family recognitions. This will be a beautiful evening of reconnecting with loved ones from near and far as we celebrate the bond that unites the Dean family.
Theme:
“No Matter Where We Roam, Family Brings Us Home”
Attire Colors:
Wear your favorite shade of Black, Purple, White, or Gold. You may wear one color or a combination of these colors. Dress to impress as we celebrate in style!
📍 Location:
Taylor Lakes Clubhouse
5138 Taylor Lakes Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
🕖 Time:
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come prepared for an evening of elegance, great food, celebration, and unforgettable memories as we gather around the table to honor our family’s past, celebrate our present, and look forward to our future together.
As the evening unfolds, expect a few special surprises that will make this celebration even more memorable!
Family brings us home, and tonight we celebrate being together.
Confirm attendance for Meet & Greet
📞 Contact Information
For additional information or questions, please contact:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Gloria: 334-669-9681
📱 Lisa: 334-318-7482
📱 Lakeyshee: 334-210-0231
LODGING INFORMATION
We’ve partnered with Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Homewood Suites, all conveniently located in the EastChase area, one of Montgomery’s prime locations.
🏨 Hilton Garden Inn EastChase
7665 EastChase Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
📞 +1 (334) 244-0101
Reservation Code: DEAN
Booking Link: Hilton Garden Inn – Dean Family Reunion July 2026
Rate: $169 + tax per night
Booking Cutoff: Midnight, June 9, 2026
🏨 Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
7651 EastChase Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
📞 (334) 277-9383
Booking Link: Hampton Inn & Suites – Dean Family Reunion
Rate: $189 + tax per night
Booking Cutoff: Midnight, June 9, 2026
🏨 Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery-EastChase
7800 EastChase Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
📞 (334) 277-9383
Booking Link: Homewood Suites – Dean Family Reunion
Rate: $189 + tax per night
Booking Cutoff: Midnight, June 9, 2026
Montgomery: A City of Legacy, Courage, and Change
Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
Montgomery, Alabama, is widely recognized as the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement, making it a city rich in history, courage, and transformation. It was here that ordinary people took extraordinary steps to challenge injustice and demand equality. Montgomery became the center of national attention during the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955, sparked by the courageous stand of Rosa Parks and guided by the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. Years later, the historic Selma to Montgomery Marches brought national awareness to the fight for voting rights and helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Hosting our family reunion in Montgomery is especially meaningful because it allows us to gather in a place where the struggle for justice, dignity, and opportunity helped reshape the nation. The stories preserved here remind us of the resilience, strength, and unity that carried generations through hardship and into progress. As the McQueen-Rogers family comes together in this historic city, we honor not only the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement but also the legacy within our own family, celebrating where we come from while inspiring the generations that will follow.
For those who will still be in town on Sunday, we invite you to join us for worship at True Divine Baptist Church, led by Pastor Stephen Huntley.
📍 Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
Come worship with us as we close out our family reunion weekend in unity, gratitude, and praise. 💜
Following service, if time, funds, and attendance allow, we will gather for a Southern-style farewell meal to enjoy one last moment together as family.
We are excited to share that for those who will still be in town on Sunday, we will come together in fellowship at True Divine Baptist Church.
True Divine Baptist Church is a place rooted in faith, love, and community. Known for its welcoming spirit and powerful worship experience, the church provides an atmosphere where everyone feels at home—whether you are visiting for the first time or returning once again. The message is always uplifting, the praise is heartfelt, and the fellowship is genuine.
As we gather for our family reunion, this will be a beautiful opportunity to not only celebrate our time together but also to give thanks, reflect, and worship as one family. There is something special about coming together in the house of the Lord, and we believe this moment will be a meaningful and memorable part of our reunion weekend.
We look forward to ending our time together in unity, gratitude, and praise.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Worship Together
As we conclude the 2026 Dean Family Reunion, we invite everyone who is still in town to join us for a time of worship and fellowship at church.
There is no better way to end our reunion weekend than by coming together to give thanks to God for safe travels, precious family memories, and the many blessings He has bestowed upon the Dean family.
📍 Location:
True Divine Baptist Church
4601 Troy Highway
Montgomery, AL 36116
🕙 Time:
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Whether you’re a member of True Divine or simply visiting for the reunion, you are warmly invited to worship with us as we close out a wonderful weekend together.
Thank you for making the 2026 Dean Family Reunion a memorable celebration. May God bless each of you with safe travels home, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our next reunion!
Until we meet again… no matter where we roam, family brings us home.
Confirm attendance for Church on Sunday
THE COMMITEE
Gloria Dean-Frazier
Reunion Chair
Lisa Johnson-McCraney
Reunion Co-Chair
Lakeyshee Snow
Reunion Co-Chair
A Message from the Committee
Dear Family,
Our hearts are truly full as we sit and reflect on what this reunion means—not just to us, but to all of us. This is more than an event… this is about legacy, love, and staying connected as a family.
To be able to host the Dean Family Reunion here in Montgomery is an honor we do not take lightly. We are grateful, humbled, and excited to bring our family together in one place.
As we get closer, please know that every detail, every plan, and every decision is being made with one goal in mind—to create a meaningful and unforgettable experience for our family. A time where we laugh, reconnect, honor those who came before us, and pour into the generations coming after us.
Thank you to everyone who has already committed and supported. Your participation means more than you know. And to those still deciding, we encourage you to come—because moments like these are priceless, and time together is something we can never get back.
Family is everything. And being able to gather, love on one another, and simply be present… that is the true blessing.
We are looking forward to every smile, every hug, and every moment we will share together.
With love and gratitude,
The Committee 💜
✨ Let’s make this reunion unforgettable!
It’s not too late — just:
1. Send your deposit
2. Complete your REQUIRED family form
3. Book your room
And get ready for a weekend full of love, laughter, food, and family! 🎉