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The 44th Bradfield Family Reunion
"Home To Mississippi: The Bradfield Legacy"
After many years of hosting our Annual Bradfield Family Reunions throughout the Nation, and then choosing to host Family Reunions Bi-Annually; due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we have not hosted a Bradfield Family Reunion in six years! In Celebration of the Bradfield Family Legacy 44th Reunion, we are inviting all Bradfield Family Members to join in returning to our "roots" to gather in Jackson, Mississippi. Our Celebration begins Thursday 25 July and closes Sunday 28 July 2024. Register today! Looking forward to seeing you in Jackson!
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Check out our important Updates at the bottom of this HomePage or visit the links below regarding:
Jackson calls itself “The City With Soul,” and the description is appropriate. Jackson is a soulful city and one with a rich and, at times, turbulent history. To learn more about Jackson, Mississippi, click the following link for "Visit Jackson, Mississippi: The City With Soul" https://www.visitjackson.com/
There are 29 museums spread out around the city, three cultural and historic districts to explore, plenty of excellent restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife scene. There’s no reason you should run out of things to do; because there are plenty of fantastic things to do in Jackson, Mississippi!
It’s the state’s capital, but more importantly, it encompasses a wide diversity of attractions related to the Civil Rights Movement and integral to our nation’s history.
Mississippi is known as "The Birthplace Of The Blues" music, with a rich history which has influenced every other genre of American Music; including, Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Country and Rhythm & Blues. Visit the following link https://msbluestrail.org/blues-trail-markers to learn more about the Artists, Songwriters and Record Companies history of The Mississippi Blues Trail Markers in Jackson.
If you have not had the opportunity to visit Jackson, Mississippi; we're inviting you to join us to meet new relatives and catch up with those who you have not seen or spoken to in years! Register for the 44th Bradfield Family Reunion 2024 below! Also, order your 44th Bradfield Family Reunion T-Shirts which will be picked-up at the event at the Hilton Jackson Hotel. We'll see you in Jackson!
William McKinley Gibbs College Scholarship
For our family high school graduates, the Bradfield Family William McKinley Gibbs Scholarship was established to encourage family members to pursue their college education. Applications are open and are available for download to qualify for 2024. For more information and details to apply visit the links below:
In the heart of Downtown Jackson, you’ll find the Greyhound Bus Station, where nine Freedom Riders arrived in May 1961. That summer, over 300 people were arrested for integrating the public transportation system in Jackson. The location has been designated as a historical site with a Freedom Trail Marker to commemorate the protest for Civil Rights.
In July 1961, eighteen year-old Bradfield Family Member Miller Gary Green, was courageous enough to become the first African-American Mississippian to enter the "White Only" entrance of the Jackson Trailways Bus Depot to purchase a ticket to New Orleans. Miller was denied service and instructed to go to the back entrance (for Negroes) for service. Miller and many others were called "Freedom Riders" and were arrested and jailed for "Breach of Peace".
Miller and hundreds of Freedom Riders refused bail with the intention of filling up the jails beyond capacity. The Jackson, Mississippi Freedom Riders served as a flashpoint in the fight for civil rights and overturning racial codes of the South. Miller's Story is chronicled in the Smithsonian Museum, the Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta, Georgia; and the Jackson Civil Rights Museum. Visit the links below to learn more about Miller Green's Story and his contribution to American History:
Breach Of Peace (Portraits Of The 1961 Freedom Riders)
Roster Of Freedom Riders (Refer to Page 562)
Freedom Rider Miller Green Tells His Story From 1961
We're sharing a few travel tips, tools and hacks, which may be helpful towards making your visit to Jackson, Mississippi with Family an enjoyable experience. We welcome your feedback regarding anything shared is useful; also we welcome any tips or hacks you may have to share.
If you're traveling via the airlines, explore TSA PreCheck to enjoy a smoother security screening process with no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. For more information, visit the following link: TSA PreCheck
Additional resource links below include:
Host Hotel Accommodations
In Celebration of the 2024 Bradfield Family Legacy 44th Reunion, we are all returning to our "roots" to gather in Jackson, Mississippi. Our Host Hotel for our Accommodations, Banquet and Family Reception Activities is the:
1001 East County Line Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Our Family Celebration begins on Thursday 25 July and closes Sunday 28 July 2024. Register today! Looking forward to seeing you all in Jackson!
Please visit the following link below to book your Hilton Hotel Jackson reservation accommodations at the Bradfield Family Reunion Special Rates of
Click link below for your Reservation:
Hilton Jackson Bradfield Family Reunion Special
Family guests may also contact the hotel at 601.957.2800 and reference the code BFAM7 if they prefer. Upon booking your accommodations, all guests will be required to provide their own credit card for reservation guarantee. Booking your Hilton Jackson Hotel Accommodations are as easy as 1-2-3:
Please Note: Hilton Jackson does not provide Courtesy Airport Shuttle Service from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Hilton Jackson.
We are asking all Family Members who plan to attend to take advantage of the Hilton Jackson Special Offer by 31 May 2024.
Local Dining Menu Choices
Remember: Your Breakfast is included each morning at the Hilton Jackson Hotel. However, there are many local eateries nearby (some within walking distance) which offers a delicious variety to choose from for lunch or dinner. Some provide online orders, or pick-up / delivery with DoorDash, Uber Eats and GrubHub, etc. Please refer to the Location Map and click on the following Restaurant or Fast Food Menus below:
Enjoy until your heart and stomach are content!
Local Shopping Destinations
Below are a list of shopping destinations close by the Hilton Jackson to accommodate quick errands or to visit during your free time in Jackson:
Each of the above shopping destinations are convenient short driving distances or Lyft / Uber rides from the Hilton Jackson.
New!
Watch the Video Interview with Mrs. Bernice Bradfield Stokes, the Eldest Bradfield Family Member and Matriarch.
Mark Your Calendars Family!
As the horizon of time for our BIG Family Event is approaching, this is a courtesy reminder with convenient links below for everyone.
Please note an...
Select the link below to Download the Letter From Ann Terry, President of the Bradfield Family Reunion; to print, read or review:
R.S.V.P.
On March 11th we sent an e-mail Invitation R.S.V.P. to Bradfield Family Members.
RSVP comes from the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît", literally meaning "...
In accordance with the Constitution & ByLaws Of The Bradfield Family Reunion Mississippi Organization (Article XI), all Bradfield Family Members who are 21 years of age or above and current with Annual Family Dues are eligible to vote in the upcoming Election Of Officers on Thursday 25th July.
Notice Of Election
Please mark your calendars for Thursday 25 July as "Election Day" for Bradfield Family Reunion Officers.
During our schedul...
View a preview of the Bradfield Family Reunion 2024 Calendar Of Events Tentative Itinerary by Downloading a PDF Copy: