Hotel Reservations: You can make online hotel reservations here or you can call Hilton Reservations at 1(800)-774-1500 & use Code: FA1004. There will also be a limited number of rooms at the discounted rate available on the "shoulder" nights of Wednesday, Sunday, and Monday, for anyone who wants to come early or stay later to take advantage of the local sights.
Reunion Registration: You can register for the 2023 Reunion here. We have yet to finalize the itinerary. Attendees will need to pre-pay the banquet fee. If you are a member, there will be no fee for Reunion Registration and Spouse/Guest of members are also covered. Membership has its benefits! Non-members will need to pay a $55 reunion fee, or join the Association and pay the $40 registration fee.
Airport: Ronald Reagan National Airport is closest to Springfield.
Big Bus Tours Schedule: For $54, you get unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus rides to all the major DC destinations. Here is a list of locations describing where you can hop-on and hop-off the bus.
Recommended Sites: Bill Dunham has prepared a list of must-see places in Washington based upon his many years of leading high school class tours.
Here is a map of the National Mall to assist with finding these sites.
The National Park Service also provides Plan Your Trip.
October 5, Thursday Afternoon
- Hotel and Conference Check-in, Hilton Springfield, Virginia.
- Meet & Greet and Posting of the Colors
October 6, Friday
- Informal group dinner off-site
October 7, Saturday
- Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Hotel Entree selections and cost:
- Herbed Chicken with Natural Jus - $71 pp
- Grilled Steak with Red Wine Butter - $76 pp
- Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon - $76 pp
- Stuffed Pepper with Roasted Tomato Cumin Sauce that is vegan-friendly and gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free, $71 pp
- Salad - Hilton Garden Salad with Ranch and Vinaigrette
- Accompaniments:
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
- Haricot Verts
- Dessert - New York Cheesecake with Fresh Berries and Sauce Ice Tea and Coffee Service
October 8, Sunday
- Informal breakfast at the Hilton
Agenda is still being finalized, depending on availability of some venues, but will include:
- Visit to the National Museum of the US Army at Ft. Belvoir, Saturday
- Visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where we will perform our own wreath laying ceremony, and the National Mall & Memorial Parks Friday
- Bi-annual Meeting of the General Membership (TBD)
When: October 5-8, 2023
