2026 Reunion

The Cole & Raper Family Reunion Committee is excited to share “tentative plans” for our long‑awaited 2026 reunion. Our last reunion was August 2019 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Although COVID disrupted our usual rhythm, we’re ready to reconnect, celebrate our roots, and bring our branches together from near and far.

Reunion Dates:  August 7–9, 2026

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Detailed lodging/venue information is forthcoming.)

Tentative Itinerary:

Friday:

•         Casual Meet, Greet, & Check‑In (Welcome Bag, Cap, & T-shirt Pick-up)

Saturday:

•         Continued Check‑In (Welcome Bag, Cap, & T-shirt Pick-up)

•         Welcome Brunch (Start of Scavenger Hunt)

•         Free Morning/Afternoon for Family Fun (Hospitality Room, Gaming Lounge, & Adventures Outside of the Hotel)

•         Reunion Banquet - 5:00 – 9:30 PM (Dinner; Our History; Family Tree Updates; Honoring New & Fallen Leaves; Announcements)

•         The After-Party

Sunday:

•         Farewell & Fellowship Brunch

A full itinerary and cost details will follow once plans are finalized.

We Want Your Input & Support;

To make this reunion meaningful, memorable, and well‑planned, please share your input and suggestions using the survey at XXXXX. To ensure your feedback is included, complete the survey no later than XXXX.

To help us keep everyone informed, please share your preferred method of communication (email, text, phone, Facebook, etc.) and provide contact information for any relatives you believe we may be missing.

Stay Connected:

We are in the process of providing information regarding the reunion on The Cole‑Raper Family website (XXXXX) and our Facebook page (XXXXX). Feel free to post news, suggestions, and family photos, especially those to be featured on the website or in the reunion slideshow.

If you’d like to join the committee, help with planning, pose questions, or provide suggestions, you can also reach out to XXX and XXX.

Until then, stay well and be blessed.

With Love,

The Cole & Raper Family Reunion Committee