2026 White-Gandy Family Reunion

Celebrating 54 years of our bi-annual reunion that came into being after the death of Luke White in Battles, Mississippi on July 15, 1971. This reunion focuses on the reunification of family members descended from Peter White, Adline White-Battle, Sophia White-Winborn, Wash White, Dina White-Battle, Lucinda White-Lang, Monroe White & Rosa White-Woulard.

Hotel Reservation Link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sdfdnes-wgf-a03f1706-faf0-41b7-a8b8-0f89378e838e/
Parking:
• Embassy Suites Overnight – $45
• Speed Garage (self-parking next door) – $25/night
Theme: “The White–Gandy Derby Party”
Get your hats, fascinators, bow ties, and Derby-style outfits ready!
We’re enjoying:
• Annual Family Raffle
• Kentucky sightseeing
• Bourbon Trail adventures
• And celebrating in the home of Muhammad Ali & the Kentucky Derby!
Tentative Itinerary
Thursday – July 30, 2026
• Family arrivals
• 4–7 PM: Meet & Greet / Registration (location TBA)
• 7 PM – until: Game Night, Trivia, Family Hangout
• Pool time for the kids
Friday – July 31, 2026
• Explore “Those Kentucky Streets!” (Bourbon Trail, sightseeing, attractions)
• 7–10 PM: Kentucky Derby Reception — Dress to impress!
Saturday – August 1, 2026
• 12 PM – Dusk: Family Picnic
• Evening: Relaxed family time back at the hotel
Sunday – August 2, 2026
• Morning: Quilt Raffle & Farewells
• Family departures