2010 Washington DC Reunion Notice

When:      August 28-31, 2010

LETS ALL GO TO WASHINGTON, DC!

Since I could not find a hotel in Gettysburg, PA which would not require convoying into town everyday, with your permission, I moved the reunion to Alexandria, VA, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC.

We’ll be staying at the *Hampton Inn/Old Town King St. **Metro hotel*, in the heart of a very nice, safe area of shops and restaurants. They gave us a $100 break on their usual rate and, most importantly, it’s just a block away from the King St. Metro station. On the Metro, we can go anywhere in DC and never have to move our cars! All the attractions on The Mall, including The Wall, the Capitol building, White House, Lincoln and Washington monuments and the Smithsonian are just a short train ride away. The Metro even stops at Arlington National Cemetery, a must see.

The rate is $129 per night, plus taxes and parking ($7.50 per day), for 3 nights. Rooms will be available at that rate for those who wish to come early or stay late. Reservations must be individually made by July 27, 2010, and that can be done either by calling the hotel direct at (703) 299-9900, or by visiting our reunion website at:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/WASALHX-C21-20100828/index.jhtml

If you fly in, try to book a flight into Ronald Reagan Airport and just catch the Blue or Yellow Line Metro train south to the King St. station. Airport baggage is allowed on the trains that far. The hotel is right there! Flying into Dulles or BWI will require a taxi ride.

For those who drive:

From North: New York/Baltimore
Take I-95 South towards Washington, D.C., then 495 South towards Virginia/Richmond. After crossing the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, take exit 177 B (Alexandria) which is (Patrick Street). Turn (Left) onto (King Street). Hotel is 6 blocks on the (Left). Parking directions will be provided at check-in.

From South: Richmond,
Take I-95 North to I-495 North/East towards Baltimore. Take exit 176 B (Alexandria) which is (Telegraph Rd). Merge (Right) onto (Duke Street). Turn (Left) onto (Callahan Dr). Turn (Right) onto (King Street). Hotel will be on your Right. Parking directions will be provided at check-in.

From I-270 West:
Take I-270 South to 495 West to Virginia/Richmond. Take exit 176 B (Alexandria) which is (Telegraph Rd). Merge (Right) onto (Duke Street). Turn (Left) onto (Callahan Dr). Turn (Right) onto (King Street). Hotel will be on your Right. Parking directions will be provided at check-in.

From Washington, D.C.:
Take 14th street Bridge (Keep in the Right lane) and veer (Right); taking the exit for (National Airport/Ronald Reagan Airport) which is (George Washington Memorial Parkway) South, and it becomes (North Washington Street) in Alexandria. Turn (Right) onto (King Street). Hotel is 9 blocks onto the (Left). Parking directions will be provided at check-in.

From I-66 West
Take I-66 to Washington, then take 495 South towards Richmond. Take exit 176 B (Alexandria) which is (Telegraph Rd). Merge (Right) onto (Duke Street). Turn (Left) onto (Callahan Dr). Turn (Right) onto (King Street). Hotel will be on your right. Parking directions will be provided at check-in.

From 395 South
Take (exit 5 King Street), heading East. Hotel will be on your Right after passing the George Washington Masonic Temple.

There are a couple of RV parks within driving distance for anyone who wants to bring their campers, but only one in the District of Columbia. It’s north of the city, at the I-495/I-95 junction, about 20 miles away. A couple of nearby Virginia parks offer camping too, so make your reservations early.

This reunion will hosted by:

     Gary Capshaw. Phone number (903) 337-0917. If you have any questions or problems, please don’t hesitate to contact me or e-mail me at kiteria@graysoncable.com

Come join us for the reunion of a lifetime. Every American should see Washington, DC!!