• Connecting generations and celebrating our heritage together.

    Welcome to 2025 Goree Family Reunion

  • Joe Goree Legacy Family Tree

  • When and Where

    The 2025 Goree Family Reunion will be Friday June 20 thru Sunday June 22 in Louisana (Grambling, Ruston, Simsboro Areas)

  • Join the Goree Family Reunion!

    Early Bird Cost (register and pay by June 1, 2025):

    • $100 for Adults and Teens age 15 & up
    • $50 for Youth age 8 - 14
    • Free for kids age 7 and under

    Regular Cost:

    • $120 for Adults and Teens age 15 & up
    • $60 for Youth age 8 - 14
    • Free for kids age 7 and under

    Payment: use whichever payment method below is easiest for you. Please note that for online payments, you may see the name Victor Alexander (aka Leon) associated with the Goree Family account.

    • Zelle: Add GoreeFamily2025@gmail.com as a recipient
    • Cash App: $GoreeFamily2025
    • Venmo: @GoreeFamily
    • Check or Money Order: payable to "The Goree Family Reunion Fund"
      PO Box 20128, El Sobrante, CA. 94820

    Help: If you need help with payment or registration, or want to pay another way, please contact Goreefamilyreunion@gmail.com.

    It is critical that we know how many people will be attending. Registrations and payments need to be paid on time, so that we can purchase food and other items for the reunion.

  • Lodging

    Below are recommended hotels near the reunion site.

    Hampton by Hiton of Ruston LA

    Rooms have been reserved for the reunion. Click here to book with the Goree group rate.

    (318) 251-3090

    1315 North Trenton Street Ruston, Louisiana 71270 USA

    Court Marriot

    (318) 254-0067

    1309 Maxwell Blvd., Ruston, LA 71270

    Holiday Inn Express

    (318) 232-1230

    Fairfield Inn Marriot

    (318) 251-9800

    Best Western Plus

    (318) 224-7499

    1011 Wilow Glen Bivd. Ruston, LA 71270

    Quality Inn

    (318) 242-0070

    Comfort Inn and Suites

    (318) 513-9777

    Sleep Inn

    (318) 232-1100

    106 S. Service Road E, Ruston, LA 71270

  • Events and Activities

    Join us for a series of memorable gatherings. You can find a printable complete itinerary here.

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    Friday: June 20, 2025, Opening and Welcoming

    Pete' s Palace

    1509 Mondy Road

    Ruston, LA 71270

    12:00 noon until ...

    Registration and Welcome

    Get Acquainted

    Do You Know Your Family?

    Talent Show and Dinner and Family Party Night

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    Saturday: June 21, 2025, Picnic and Family Gathering

    Pete's Palace

    1509 Mondy Rd.

    Ruston, LA 71270

    10:00 a.m. until ...

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    Sunday: June 2, 2025, Family Worship Service and Farewell Dinner

    Pete's Palace

    1509 Mondy Rd.

    Ruston, LA 71270

    10:00 a.m.

  • Get Involved with Us

    Your participation makes a difference!

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    We welcome volunteers to help with various aspects of the reunion. Your skills and enthusiasm can help create an unforgettable experience for everyone.

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    Order T-Shirts

    From $15. We also have a tote bag for $40.

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    Talent Show

    Do you have a talent you can share? Or something you can do to entertain us? Can you sing, dance, act, play music, or do some other performance? Please join our talent show!

  • Places to see and visit

    • Eddie Robinson Museum
    • The campus of Granbling State University
    • Lincoln Parish Museum
    • Mitcham Peach Farms
    • Ruston Farmers Market
    • The campus of Louisiana Tech University
    • The Goree Burial Ground

  • Women vs Men Tug of War Video

    From our previous family reunion in Stockton, CA

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