Theme: Honoring the Past, Understanding the Present and Looking to the Future
This is a photo of our matriarch, Ida Johnson Loving who was married to our family's patriarch, Howard Loving (Picture unavailable).
This photo of the "Howard and Ida Johnson Family Reunion" was taken at the home of Pauline Loving Barnett, June 25,1986 in Massies Mill, Virginia. Front row (l to r) is (name?), Pauline Loving Barnett, Ida Mae Barnett Murphy, Jerome Jackson. Back row (l to r) (name?), Kate Viola Oakcrum Loving, Shirley Thompson Loving, Warren Robinson, Edith Loving Robinson. Please help us with the 2 missing names, thanks.
This photo was taken at the Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion in Doswell, Virginia, September 1, 2023.
May 1, 2025
Dear Family:
The 2024 - 2025 planning committee for the Kin 2 Howard Loving and Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion is pleased to announce open registration for our upcoming, biannual event. The festivities will occur in Annapolis, Maryland and will begin Friday, August 29, 2025 through Monday, September 1, 2025. *Registration begins 05/01/25 and ends 08/01/25.
Our scriptural focus is “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meetings together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is at hand.” Hebrews 10: 24-25.
We will continue to reflect and honor the contributions of our ancestors and embrace necessary life skills like spiritual development, family values, education, business ownership and mentorship for current and future generations.
Please reference the 2025 Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion Itinerary below for a complete overview of the 4-day event. You may begin registering for the Main Family Gathering using our family reunion website.
For overnight accommodations, you may reference the table below in this announcement or refer to the “Places To Stay” and “Things To Do” tabs to book your room accommodations at the Visit Annapolis & Arundel County Website Link:
https://visitannapolis.org
Please share this information with other family members. We appreciate your support.
God Bless – The Planning Committee
2025 Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion Itinerary
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DATE: Friday, August 29, 2025
ACTIVITY: Meet & Greet Registration
DESCRIPTION: Shop til’ you drop and grab a bite to eat at the Annapolis Mall Food Court. Look for the registration table at that location.
TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Annapolis Mall Food Court 2002 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
COST: At your own expense
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DATE Saturday, August 30, 2025
ACTIVITY: Main Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate our rich heritage with family. Be prepared to mix & mingle between generations and dine on succulent food.
TIME: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center 1101 Smithville St. Annapolis, MD 21401
COSTS:
Adult $70.00 Youth (Ages 6-17) $30.00 (Ages 3-5) $20.00 Under 3 is Free
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DATE: Sunday, August 31, 2025
ACTIVITY: Church Fellowship
DESCRIPTION: Come and give God the praise with our family members at their home church.
TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
LOCATION: First Baptist Church of Glenarden Worship Center 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
COST: Free will offering
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ACTIVITY: Family Brunch
DESCRIPTION: Relax, chat and chew on an array of fine seafood options.
TIME: 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant 8905 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
COST: At your own expense
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DATE: Monday, September 1, 2025
ACTIVITY: On Your Own & Check Out
DESCRIPTION: Visit local attractions and bid farewell.
TIME: At Your Discretion
LOCATION: Various
COST: At your own expense
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2025 Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Note: This season we do not have a room block reserved at any designated hotels. Therefore, please book your room at your convenience. In addition to using the guide below, you may refer to the “Places To Stay” and “Things To Do” tabs to book your room accommodations at the Visit Annapolis & Arundel County Website Link: https://visitannapolis.org
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Hampton Inn & Suites Annapolis
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis
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Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
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Explore African American History at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum 84 Franklin Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-216-6180
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Ride the Annapolis Free Trolley The city of Annapolis offers a free trolley service around the downtown area.
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Take a Water Taxi Ride The water taxi can take you throughout the Annapolis Harbor and departs from Ego Alley.
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Chesapeake Pirate Adventure Search for sunken treasure, fire water cannons, and create memories. Call (410) 263-0002.
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Live Casino! 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
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2025 Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion
"Main Family Gathering" Payment Options
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All Payments Are Non-Refundable!
Email: jonesstephanie1234@gmail.com, Phone: (240) 393-0403 CashApp: $StephLovingJones Zelle: jonesstephanie1234@gmail.com Paypal: jonesste@comcast.net (2) Mail this form and a Certified Check or Money Order payable to: Stephanie Loving-Jones 23006 Birch Mead Road - Clarksburg, MD 20871
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Committee Members
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Rachel Hicks 8910 Canberra Drive - Clinton, MD 20735 Phone: (301) 861-9501 Email: rachel.hicks232@gmail.com
23006 Birch Mead Road - Clarksburg, MD 20871 Phone: (240) 393-0403 Email: jonesstephanie1234@gmail.com
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20 Vine Street, #773 - Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: (267) 261-1922 FAX: (267) 645-0839 Email: tamikatheteacher@gmail.com
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We’ll See You There!
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Kin 2 Howard Loving & Ida Johnson Loving Family Reunion
District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Legacy
When
August 29, 2025
Where
Annapolis, MD, US, 23047
Time
17:00 EDT
