The Chicago skyline at sunset seen across the Chicago River with a bridge in the foreground

Chicago, Illinois

The Walter Johnson

Family Reunion 2027

July 23–25, 2027

“Side by side or miles apart, family will always be connected by heart.”

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Plan Ahead

Registration isn’t open yet, but you can book your room now

Our group rate at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile is $227/night (King) or $257/night (2 Queens), plus tax. Rooms are limited, so book early!

Welcome, Family

On behalf of the Walter Johnson Family Reunion Committee, we cannot wait to gather with you in Chicago. Whether you are driving in from down the road or flying across the country, there is a seat at the table with your name on it. Come ready to laugh, reconnect, and make memories with every generation of our family.

Family · Love · Unity · Tradition

Weekend at a Glance

Three days of Coming Together · Creating Memories · Celebrating Our Legacy

Friday · July 23

Meet & Greet

5:00–9:00 PM. Hugs, name tags, and first hellos as the family arrives in Chicago.

Saturday · July 24

Family Event & Banquet

A daytime family event (details coming soon), then the banquet from 6:00–11:00 PM.

Sunday · July 25

Family Picnic

Food, games, and a family photo before we say goodbye until the next one.

Thank You, Family

Popcorn Fundraiser Results

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

October 8–15, 2026

Final total: $4,508 in sales!

Thank you to our participants who sold, shared and bought popcorn!

  • 1st Place

    Wanda Darby

  • 2nd Place

    LaSandra Davis

  • 3rd Place

    David H Jones III

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser final results: $4,508 total sales, with all sellers listed

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