Est. 1935 · Ninety-Two Years
92nd Annual Hall Family Reunion in the Washington, DC Area
October 9–11, 2026 · Greenbelt, Maryland
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Start: Friday, October 9, 2026 — 6:00 PM
End: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Registration, lodging, schedule, and extras will be posted here as the committee finalizes plans.
Get Ready in 5 Steps
Everything you need to prepare for an unforgettable family weekend
Register Your Household
Confirm who's coming. Registration helps the committee plan meals, seating, and the family photo.
Register NowHost Hotel and Room Block
Reserve your room at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt. Ask for the Hall Family Reunion block or use Group Code “90J”.
Book LodgingOrder Reunion T-Shirts
Reunion T-shirts for the whole family. If you're attending, order through the registration form in Step 1. If you can't attend but want shirts, order here directly. Order deadline is September 18, 2026. Payments go directly to the shirt provider, not the reunion registration account.
Order ShirtsAbout Us / 2026 Planning Committee
Meet the family members organizing this year's reunion and get in touch with questions.
Meet the CommitteeOur History
Read the story of the Hall Family Reunion — from the first fishing trips in Richburg, South Carolina, to today.
Read Our HistoryDeadlines
Get reunion-ready early!
Complete your registration and payment by Monday, August 31, 2026, and your household will automatically be entered into our Apple iPad drawing.
Hotel Rooms
September 11
Book before 5:00 PM EST
T-Shirt Orders
September 18
Order before this date
Registration & Payment
September 25
Due ASAP
Lodging
Book your stay at the reunion host hotel in Greenbelt, MD.
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt
7810 Walker Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-474-7400
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Ask for “Hall Family Reunion” or Group Code “90J”
Reunion T-Shirts
Order deadline: September 18, 2026 • Provider: Angela Phifer – JUST4UBYME
T-SHIRT PAYMENTS DO NOT GO TO THE REUNION REGISTRATION ACCOUNT.
| Shirt Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Children & Youth (2/4 XS – 18/20 XL) | $12 each |
| Adult S–XL | $15 each |
| Adult 2X–5X | $20 each |
Pay Angela Phifer directly
- Zelle: 704-492-4938
- PayPal: @abphifer27
- Cash App: $ABPhifer27
- Venmo: @Angela-Phifer-2
- Email: phifer1027@gmail.com
About the Reunion
The Hall Family Reunion is a tradition ninety-two years in the making, bringing together generations from across the country. This year we gather in Greenbelt, Maryland — right in the Washington, DC area — to reconnect, honor our elders, and carry the Hall name forward.
Reconnect
See familiar faces and meet family members for the first time.
Celebrate
Honor our shared history and the bonds that unite us.
Create Memories
Build new traditions and stories to share for years to come.
Weekend Schedule
Three days of family in the Washington, DC area. All times are TBD.
Friday, October 9, 2026
TBDTBA — Greenbelt / DC Area
Greenbelt, MD
Name badges available at the door
- Event: Meet & Greet
- Refreshments: Food & refreshments served
Saturday, October 10, 2026
TBDThe Capitol Court Hotel — Grand Ballroom
1140 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Morning: Guided visit to TBD
- Afternoon: Family meeting and lineage presentation
- Evening: Banquet, awards, and live jazz
Sunday, October 11, 2026
TBDRock Creek Park — Picnic Grove 10
5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015
- Event: Service of remembrance & family send-off
History of the Hall Family Reunion
A legacy of love, faith, and family spanning more than nine decades
James and Annie Hall of Richburg, South Carolina — ancestors of the Hall family reunion
The Beginning
Starting around 1913, on the second Sunday of May, the men, women, and children of the Hall family would embark on a fishing trip in Richburg, South Carolina. The day was climaxed by the making of a pot of fish soup, homemade gingerbread, and coffee. This led to the beginning of the Hall Family Reunion.
The men and boys were responsible for the soup; the women and girls made gingerbread and cornbread.
Through the Years
Sometime around 1929, the reunion date was changed to Thanksgiving Day. The men were responsible for the large variety of meats served. They would hunt game, kill hogs, and fish during this time of the year. The ladies baked cakes, pies, breads, and cooked vegetables. Each family would bring a basket or box chock full of goodies.
In later years, because the young men in the family wished to go hunting with friends on Thanksgiving Day, the date was changed to the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Today, due to weather and the many different reunion locations, the reunion is held in October or November.
For many years, the gathering was held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, or Charlotte, North Carolina. As family members moved further away, that changed. The reunion is now hosted by family members in Rock Hill, SC; Charlotte, NC; Winston-Salem, NC; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; and Atlanta, GA — usually on a rotating basis.
A Growing Family
The tradition of bringing “Pot Luck Dishes” ended in Charlotte, North Carolina during the late 1970s, due to the large increase in family members and the long distances we must travel. It is now the custom to send monies (as determined by the host family) to defray the cost of the reunion dinner, which is usually a banquet. Consequently, we have celebrated this wonderful occasion in some of the finest hotels in the country. Our one-day family gathering has now become a full weekend of fun, pleasure, and spiritual renewal.
The Hall Family Reunion has grown with time. Family members have prospered and attendance is better than ever. Many members plan their vacations at this time and travel from as far as Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; and Discovery Bay, Jamaica.
According to written records, this is the seventieth (70th) anniversary. However, the exact date of the first reunion is unknown. Many older members say this is at least our seventy-ninth (79th) year. We are sure that this tradition has taken place on an annual basis since 1934.
Our Ancestors
This reunion consists of descendants of James and Annie Hall of Richburg, South Carolina. James Hall, the last of the ten original children who gave rise to this tradition, passed away in March of 1975.
We are descendants of Martin Hall, who was born in the early to mid 1800s in or near Fairfield County, South Carolina. A free man himself, Martin Hall is believed to have been a descendant of slaves of the Burch Hall family of Lancaster, South Carolina. He was a Round Constable or “sheriff” whose job included returning law breakers and runaways. He traveled extensively in his work and also amassed some land, which was unusual for a black man prior to the abolition of slavery.
Martin Hall married around 1850. Despite the loss of most of his land due to mismanagement, poor crops, and taxes, he and his wife raised a family. One son, James Hall, raised a family of ten children with his wife Annie. It is these ten children who began the Hall Family Reunion — perhaps unintentionally, by simply getting together to fix fish soup after a fishing trip.
The Ten Children of James and Annie Hall
Maggie · Millie · Eliza · Squire · Alice · Hillard · Julia · Mary Bell · Alberta · James
We strongly urge the future generations of the Hall Family to continue this annual celebration of love. Through the strong bond of our adult members and the enthusiastic participation of younger members, the visions and dreams of our ancestors are realized. The legacy of “Family Love” that has been established has deep roots, and will continue to bear fruit for many years to come.
2026 Planning Committee
Questions? Reach out to any committee member — we're here to help.
dchallfamilyreunion@gmail.comStephen McCrowey
dchallfamilyreunion@gmail.comNichelle McCrowey
Olivette McClurkin
tmcclu2649@aol.comBarbara McClurkin
bmcclurkin@comcast.netErnest Barber Jr.
ebarberjr@verizon.netEric Barber
Lynette Barber
nett227@gmail.comShayna Daniel-Holly
Terri Hackett
Deborah White-Thomas
dswhitethomas@gmail.comDia Partlow
diajanay@gmail.comYvette Greene
yvettegreene570@gmail.comIrwin Overton
oldtechlaw@gmail.comLocation & Travel
Greenbelt, MD — minutes from the monuments, museums, and family, all in one weekend
Driving
DC sits on I-95, I-495, and I-66. Downtown parking is limited and metered — most families do better parking once at the hotel and riding Metro. Consider carpooling with relatives traveling from nearby states.
Flying
The three area airports:
- DCA — Reagan National (closest, ~5 miles)
- IAD — Dulles International (~26 miles)
- BWI — Baltimore/Washington (~32 miles)
Getting Around
Metrorail reaches every reunion venue; a 3-day unlimited pass is the easiest option for the weekend. Rideshare and the DC Circulator are widely available, and Union Station connects Amtrak, Metro, and regional buses.