Annual Reunions of the Sergeant William Harlow Family Association
Join Us for the Next Reunion August 29-30, 2026
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Each year a weekend is devoted to renewing our family fellowship. A Saturday Annual Business Meeting is followed by a supper open to all "cousins." A Sunday Morning Ecumenical Service is conducted on the lawn of Harlow Old Fort House; luncheon is served there also; a prominent speaker with a timely message is featured and officers for the coming year are elected. Meetings are held on the Saturday and Sunday preceding the last Monday in August every year. Prospective members are cordially invited to attend; please use the contact form at the bottom of this page for more information.
Many thanks to all who planned, implemented, and attended the 2025 Annual Reunion! On Friday night we had a private tour of Pilgrim Hall Museum by Director Dr. Donna Curtin. She showed us the ongoing work on the Plymouth Tapestry Project and the work in progress for the new roof and restoration of the main hall and the restoration of the paintings there. On Sunday Dr. Patrick Browne, Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, gave an interesting talk complete with illustrations about Plymouth and surrounding towns during the American Revolution. He also talked about Harlows who served during the war.
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Here is the tentative schedule for the 2026 Reunion based on the 2025 Reunion:
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Friday, August 28:
Possible events are still in planning stages. Check back later for more information.
Cousins may contact Captain John Boats (www.captjohn.com) about harbor cruises. The evening cruise is very enjoyable. Pre-registration is required as there is limited space.
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Saturday, August 29: Day 1 Activities will be at the Beal House, 222 Main Street, Kingston
2:00 pm: Beal House will be open for visiting and relaxing prior to the meeting.
4:00 pm: Annual Meeting. Please come to be part of maintaining and strengthening the family organization. We are always open to new ideas and views to be explored and discussed. The meeting follows an agenda and includes recent findings by our genealogist, updates on family-related projects, and the budget.
6:00 pm: Family Reunion with Supper and Auction. Please bring an item or two (especially if it's a "Harlow" item or from a hometown) for spirited bidding that will help to offset the costs of the Association. Advance registration and payment is required. The registration form will be in the June 2026 issue of Harlow Happenings.
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Sunday, August 30: Day 2 Activities will be at the Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street, Plymouth
(If the weather is inclement, instructions about alternate arrangements will be given at the supper and at the Best Western Cold Spring.)
9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal in Preparation for Worship Service (all are welcome to sing).
9:45am: Chair Set Up (all are welcome to help).
10:00 am: Ecumenical Worship Service.
11:00 am: Group Picture and Completion of the Annual Meeting and Reunion.
12:00 pm: Lunch. Please indicate your preferences on the registration form.
12:30 pm: Completion of the Business Meeting including nomination of officers and elections.
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker: To be announced.
1:45 pm: Family Reunion continues until 3:00 pm. Bring and share photos and stories! Talk to the genealogist! Explore Burial Hill!
6:00 pm: Various Dinner Outings (normally organized at the reunion)
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The unofficial headquarters is the Best Western Plus Cold Spring at 180 Court Street, Plymouth (508-746-2222). Copies of the schedule of events will be available at the front desk late Friday, August 28.
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