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George and Tempie Smith Family Reunion

Join us in Montgomery, Alabama, for the 2026 George and tempie Smith Family Reunion! Celebrate our heritage, reconnect with loved ones, and create lasting memories together.

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Our Reunion Story

This reunion is a chance for descendants of George "Big Poppa" and Tempie "Big Momma" Smith to come together, learn our history, and strengthen family bonds.

The 2026 Smith Family Reunion is more than a gathering — it is a return to where our family story began.
This year, we come together in Montgomery, Alabama, while intentionally reconnecting with our deep roots in Tuskegee. Our ancestors, George “Big Poppa” Smith and Tempie “Big Momma” Smith, were born there and raised their family there. Carrie Belle Drummer also spent a significant part of her life in Tuskegee. These roots are the foundation of our family’s history, resilience, and legacy.

This reunion welcomes all descendants of George “Big Poppa” and Tempie “Big Momma” Smith, and the families of Lawrence “LD” Drummer and Carrie Belle Drummer. We especially gather in unity as the descendants of Larshie Bell, Alfonso “Bud,” Nathaniel “Kirk,” George “Sweetman,” and Louisa — honoring each branch that continues this family story.

Throughout the weekend, we will walk the same grounds that shaped generations before us. From exploring Tuskegee University to visiting the homes of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, we honor the spirit of education, perseverance, and excellence that has influenced our family’s journey.

But this reunion is not only about the past — it is about strengthening the present and investing in our future. We will share meals, laughter, learning, and reflection. The Financial Fitness session reminds us that building a legacy also means building stability for generations to come.

The riverboat cruise, fellowship time, and moments of worship bring balance — joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Each activity is designed to reconnect us, deepen our understanding of where we come from, and create new memories that will create traditions.

This reunion is a celebration of faith, family, heritage, and continuity. We gather not just as relatives, but as a living legacy.

George and Tempie Smith Family Reunion

Welcome to the 2026 George and Tempie Smith Family Reunion website! Join us in Montgomery, Alabama to reconnect with your Tuskegee roots and celebrate the legacy of George and Tempie Smith.

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Activities

Expect fun-filled days with engaging activities and meaningful gatherings! Stay tuned for updates.

Day 1

Reconnection & Welcome

Thursday | Arrival Day

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Family Meet & Greet


A relaxed welcome time at the hotel to reconnect, hug, laugh, and ease into reunion weekend together.

Day 2

Roots, History & Celebration

Friday | MONTGOMERY HERITAGE DAY
 

Note: Dress for the day — Cool and Casual. The bus will not return to the hotel until after the boat cruise ends.

10:00 AM

Board Bus for Downtown Montgomery

10:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Brunch: AYA at Elevation Hotel + Icebreaker

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Walk/Bus to Rosa Parks Museum
(0.3 mile — 6 minute walk)

Things to see along the way:
Montgomery Square — public art square depicting Civil Rights history
Rosa Parks Arrest Site

1:15 PM

Rosa Parks Museum Tour (~1.5 hours)

3:00 PM

Walk/Bus to Civil Rights Memorial Center
(0.5 mile — 13 minute walk)

Things to see along the way:
Court Square Fountain — site of the Montgomery Slave Market
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church — where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as pastor
The First Confederate White House

3:30 PM

Civil Rights Memorial Center Tour (~1 hour)

4:30 PM – 5:30 Pm

Free Time to Explore Montgomery

Suggestions:
National Memorial for Peace and Justice (~1 hour)
The Legacy Museum — Story of slavery in America (3–5 hours; admission covers all 4 Equal Justice Initiative sites)

6:00 PM

Arrive at The Riverboat
(0.8 mile — 17 minute walk from Civil Rights Memorial Center)

6:30 PM

The Harriott II Departs

8:00 PM
Riverboat Returns — Board Bus Back to Hotel

day 3

Growth, Reflection & Fun

Saturday | Learning & Fellowship Day

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Financial Fitness Session with PR2 Wealth Management
Session 1 — Just Starting Out
Session 2 — Toward Retirement

Additional Sessions:
Mental Health
Family Genealogy & Ancestry

11:15 aM

Bus Departs for Tuskegee

12:00 PM

Tuskegee University — Family Heritage Lunch

1:30 PM

Tuskegee University Campus Tour

3:00 PM
Bus to Tuskegee Airmen Museum

4:30 PM
Bus Visit to See Cousin Girlie
Corine Smith Cowan — daughter of Nathaniel "Uncle Bud" — is the oldest remaining descendant of George and Tempie. Cousin Girlie will turn 100 years old on August 1.

5:15 PM
Bus Returns to Montgomery

7:00 PM
Free Time — Optional Evening Activities

Suggestions:
Bowling — Bowlero (1661 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117)
Movies — AMC Festival Plaza 16 (7925 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116)
Shopping — The Shoppes at EastChase (7274 Eastchase Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117)

day 4

Faith, Gratitude & Send-Off

Sunday | Reflection & Departure Day

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Family Worship & Reunion Closing

Words of Faith
Announcement of next hosts and location

11:00 AM
Departures

Memorable Moments

Honoring those who came before us — capture the essence of our family gatherings through photos. Submit your cherished memories for all to experience.

Memories

Share your favorite family memories and create lasting connections.

Our Legacy

Highlighting achievements and milestones of family members.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get in Touch

For inquiries about the reunion, please contact the reunion committee for assistance. We’re here to help!

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