Every Future Has a Past June 29, 2018 July 1, 2018 The Mackey Family Reunion Committee 2018 is very pleased to have you present at our Mackey Family Reunion. The Washington DC Metropolitan Area (DMV) is a great location for our family as it serves as the nations capital. This area, Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia have many fun and enriching activities and offerings including museums, shopping, restaurants, amusement parks, and access to many events. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns send us an email at: themackeyclansc@gmail.com. Table of Contents: Itinerary... page 2 Places & Spaces... page 3 The Great Mackey Clan Bake-Off..page 4 Things To Do... page 5 Hotel Information... page 6 Thanks.page 7 For questions during the family reunion please reach out to: Ashley Drakeford (301)-922-1219 Brittney Drakeford -(301)-412-1987 Lauren Kornegay (919)-768-3212 Calvin Drakeford (301)-412-4164 1
Friday, June 29, 2018 12:00pm 3:00pm Until 6:30pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm Museum Tour National Museum of African American History & Culture 1400 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20560 Check In @ Hampton Inn Suites 2901 Campus Way North, Glenarden, MD, 20706 Registration: Pick up T-shirts and Info packet. Glenarden Community Room McHugh Drive, Glenarden, MD 20706 Family Meet & Greet Glenarden Community Room McHugh Drive, Glenarden, MD 20706 *Refreshments will be served* Saturday, June 30, 2018: 12:00pm 6:00pm 12:00pm 12:50pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 6:30pm Family Cookout Millwood Park Community Center 499 Shady Glen Dr, Walker Mill, MD 20743 Registration: Pick up T-shirts and Info packet. Welcome/ Opening Prayer Family Photo The Great Mackey Clan Bake-Off Decades Dance Contest Family Free Time Sunday, July 1, 2018: 9:15am Church Service Reid Temple AME After service Brunch Jasper's 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769 9640 Lottsford Court Largo, MD 20774 * Adults -$26, children under age 12-$10, and children 4 and under are FREE. TAX IS INCLUDED IN PRICES. 2
National Museum of African American History & Culture We currently have 40 tickets available for the newest Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history! These tickets are in high demand and can only be reserved 3 months in advance. Please let us know if you will be able make the museum tour so that we can give you a ticket. The NMAAHC is accessible is about a 30 minute drive from the hotel; however, we recommend taking the Metro as parking is limited and driving in DC can be a hassle during the week. The group will depart from Largo Town Center Metro Station at 11:45am. 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 GlenArden Community Room Take I-495 N/I-95 N towards Baltimore/College Park. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 17 to merge onto MD-202 S/Landover Rd toward Upper Marlboro Continue on Landover Rd. Take St Josephs Dr, Ruby Lockhart Blvd and Campus Way N to McHugh Dr in Glenarden.Merge onto MD-202 S/Landover Rd. Keep left to continue on Landover Rd. Landover Rd turns left and becomes St Josephs Dr. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Ruby Lockhart Blvd. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on Ruby Lockhart Blvd. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Campus Way N. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Campus Way N 17. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto McHugh Dr. Make the next left between Visionworks and Mens Warehouse the GlenArden Community Room will be on the left. McHugh Drive, Glenarden MD Millwood Park Milwood Park is a beautiful indoor/outdoor park and recreation center located in Prince George s County, MD. The park features : tennis courts, a playground area, basketball courts, and a baseball field, and space to play football or soccer. Make sure to bring your equipment to participate in outdoor activities. We will have indoor seating if it gets to hot, but feel free to bring your chairs, outdoor blankets, dominoes, and Uno cards to add to the fun! 499 Shady Glen Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 3
Contest Rules 1. Contestants may have more than one entry, but can only win one (1) prize. 2. Submissions must be home cooked (not store bought) with recipe. 3. Types of desserts that may be entered: a. Cakes b. Cookies c. Brownies d. Pies 4. Please do not submit anything that requires refrigeration. 5. Contestants may work individually or with a team. (Prizes will be awarded to 1 member/ team only, NOT each individual.) 6. Each submission should have at least 20 samples for family to taste. 7. Entries must be accompanied by a brief description of the cultural or family significance of the dish. Contest Day: Check-in is at 1:00 PM at the Millwood Rec Center. Please be on time. The Contest Representative is Ashley Drakeford. The Scoring System: Each contestant will be assigned a number for judging. Submissions will be judged on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the highest. You will be judged on taste and appearance. The Contest Representative will tally all of the ballots. The contestant with the highest score will be the winner. PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE DAY OF THE CONTEST YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN 4
Attractions of all kinds can be found in the Glenarden Community and the surrounding areas. We have listed our favorite things to do in the DMV below and if you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask either of us. ❶ Six Flags of America 13710 Central Avenue, Bowie, MD 20721 Website: https://www.sixflags.com/america Tickets may be purchased at the park on the day of your visit at the prices shown below. Buy online and save! General Admission: $67.99 Children 48 and under $47.99 Children 2 and under FREE ❷ National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20560 Website: https://nmaahc.si.edu/ https://nmaahc.si.edu/ The museum is open every day of the year except December 25. Regular hours are 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. However, the Museum will extend its hours until 7:30 PM on summer dates. Same-day timed entry passes are available online beginning at 6:30 am daily until they run out. Same-day passes are not available via phone. ❸ MGM Nation Harbor Casino 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Website: https://www.mgmnationalharbor.com/en/casino.html The Casino has Pop! Slots, Poker, Table Games, Slots and more. ❹ Tanger Outlets 6800 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Websites: https://www.tangeroutlet.com/nationalharbor Brand-name stores include Pandora, Gap Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Under Armour, Michael Kors, H&M, Kate Spade New York, Steve Madden, Charlotte Russe Outlet, Adidas, Nike Factory Store, J. Crew Factory Store, and many more. National Harbor outlets provide the best deals, all with the benefit of the awesome waterfront nearby! These are just a few things that you can do with the family. 5
The reunion planning committee has selected the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Glenarden Washington DC hotel as our host hotel for the family reunion. The Hampton Inn Suites is conveniently located off the I-95/I-495 Capital Beltway providing easy access to shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Six Flags America and Redskins NFL football at FedEx Field are only a short drive away. The Hotel s free shuttle to the Largo and New Carrollton Metrorail stations for access to Washington, DC monuments, museums and landmarks. With free hot breakfast daily, start your day on the right foot. Ask our friendly team for lunch and dinner options in Glenarden, MD. The suite has a mini-refrigerator, microwave, 43-inch HDTV and free Wi-Fi in every room. They also have a indoor seasonal pool, 24 hour business center with free printing, and a Gym/Fitness Center. From Washington National Airport (DCA) Take I-395N to I-695N followed by US 50E. Then take I-495S to MD-202S(Exit 17). Distance from Hotel:18 mi. Drive Time: 25 min. From Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Take I-195W to MD-295S followed by I-495S. Exit 17 to MD-202S. Distance from Hotel: 25 mi. Drive Time: 30 min. From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Take Dulles Access toll road towards Washington. Take exit 18 towards I-495N followed by exit 17 onto MD-202S. Distance from Hotel: 40 mi. Drive Time: 45 min. From Lancaster, SC or Charlotte, NC Get on I-77 N Follow I-77 N, I-85 N and I-95 N to MD-202 S/Landover Rd in Lake Arbor. Take exit 17 from I-495 E/I-95 N Continue on Landover Rd. Take St Josephs Dr, Ruby Lockhart Blvd and Woodmore Center Dr to Campus Way N in Glenarden Distance from Hotel: Less than 455 miles Drive Distance: 6 to 7 hours Address & Phone Number: Hampton Inn Suites 2901 Campus Way North, Glenarden, MD, 20706 (301) 322-3200 Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out:12:00 pm 6
The Mackey Family Reunion Committee would like to thank all the individuals who contributed to our successful family reunion. We d like to highlight the following individuals and businesses for their partnership and support. Rita s Ice of Forestville Tanda s Caterers Gwen Pope Calvin Drakeford & Della Drakeford Phillip Porter Robert Kornegay DJ SoundThinker Thad Pryor Shelton Mackey The Mackey Family Reunion Committee worked extremely hard to put together the 2018 Family Reunion. Please fill out the survey and share feedback on events and ideas for 2019 s Family Reunion. Also, consider volunteering for next year s event! Mackeyclanfamilyreunion/feedback.com 7