Mark your calendars for August 1st through 3rd, 2025 for the next GFA Reunion to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia!
Many thanks to Jack Hooten for planning a wonderful trip for us!
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard Marriott Charlottesville University Medical Center at a special rate of $189 per night. The cut off for the special rate is July 2nd, 2025. To reserve and get the special rate, call 877-977-1700 and mention “Griswold Family Association” or follow this link to book online.
Here’s a tentative schedule of events:
Friday, August 1, 2025
5:30 PM Executive Board Meeting
7:00-9:00 PM Social Hour in Hotel Lobby—Beer & wine available for purchase
Saturday, August 2, 2025: Trips to Jefferson’s Monticello Estate & Michie’s Tavern
Breakfast on your own
8:45-9:30 AM Registration and GFA item sales in the Rivanna Room
9:30-10:30 AM GFA Annual Meeting in the Rivanna Room
10:45 AM Depart for Monticello via shuttle
11:00 AM-3:00 PM Monticello Tours (Lunch on your own at Monticello Café); Purchase your choice of tour at Monticello: a) Behind the Scenes ($99), b) Highlights ($42), c) Women at Monticello ($42), d) Family Friendly ($42)
3:15 PM Board shuttle to Michie’s Tavern
3:30-4:30 PM Visit historic Michie’s Tavern; drinks and finger food available
4:45 PM Arrive at Marriott Courtyard hotel
6:30—8:30 PM GFA Private Buffet Dining in Rivanna Room
Sunday, August 3, 2025: James Monroe Highland Home, Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, University of Virginia Historical Tour
Breakfast on your own
9:30 AM Depart for James Monroe Highland Home
9:45 –11:30 AM Tour of James Monroe Highland Home
11:30 AM-1:15 PM Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall; lunch on your own
1:30-2:45 PM University of Virginia Historical Tour
2:45 PM Shuttle to hotel
An order form with registration fees will be available in the January 2025 GFA Bulletin. Contact Jack Hooten at jackhooten@juno.com for inquiries.