HISTORY 

The Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion officially began in 1973 in Boligee (Greene County), Alabama.
Descendants of Thad and Fannie Hinton held the first reunion at the home of Lonnie and Gertrude Scott,
whose descendants, along with those of Mattie (Gertrude's sister) and Buel Branch, sponsored the first gathering.
Most of the original participants were descendants of Thad and Fannie Hinton. Succeeding years brought
the participation of descendants of William and Emma Scott, along with those of Walter and Charlotte Branch
into the reunion activities. Thus, the event came to be called the Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion.

What started as a one-day event in 1973 continued for 46 consecutive years before the COVID-19 pandemic
suspended the Reunion in 2020 and 2021. The Reunion has grown to four days of fun and family fellowship,
with activities usually including informal meet-and-greet receptions, guided tours of the host city, a banquet or
semi-formal gala, or other impromptu gatherings for shopping, dining and entertainment. The highlight of the
weekend is the family picnic, which is usually held on Saturday. Regardless of where the reunion is held,
the picnic is consistently the most well-attended event.

Previous reunions have been hosted by the following cities (year that city last hosted the reunion is in parenthesis):

• Atlanta (2014)
          • Birmingham, Ala. (2024)
          • Cleveland (2017)
          • Dayton, Ohio (2015)
          • Detroit (2023)
          • Huntsville, Ala. (2022)
          • Jackson, Miss. (2016)
          • Jacksonville, Fla. (2018)
• Phoenix, Ariz. (2019)
• Spring Valley, N.Y.
          • Stockton, Calif.
          • Tuscaloosa, Ala. (2012)
          • Woodbridge, Va. (2011)

 In 1991, the Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion Scholarship Program was established
to assist outstanding high school graduates who have been accepted to a post-secondary institution.
We are committed as a family to demonstrate our love and care for our young family members.

The Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion has established a fine heritage since its humble beginnings in Boligee.
We envision an even greater future for this family, with the help of God and the dedication of its loving, God-fearing members.
So as we look forward to our 50th reunion, let us look back with joy and look forward with hope and expectation
for what God will do for and through us as a family. Let us give all praise, honor and glory to Almighty God, who has indeed
". . . brought us from a mighty long way!"

The 51st Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion

The Virginia Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion Committee
is thrilled to invite you to the

51st HINTON BRANCH SCOTT FAMILY REUNION
July 24-27, 2025
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Our theme this year,
“A Family Living in God’s Assurance,”
reminds us of the power of faith
that has sustained our family through generations.
From our origins in Boligee, Alabama, to today,
our Reunions have been a time of love,
reflection, and celebration.
As we gather once again, we honor the past,
cherish the present, and embrace the future
with God’s guiding hand.

Our committee has worked diligently to plan
a memorable Reunion filled with activities
and entertainment that all are sure to enjoy. 
……………………………………………………………………………………
While we’ve received a number
of registrations and payments,
WE ARE STILL SHORT OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED
to finalize our planning and vendor payments.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL COMMITMENTS AND PAYMENTS
MUST BE FINALIZED
30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
……………………………………………………………………………………

THEREFORE, FULL PAYMENT IS DUE
NO LATER THAN JUNE 28, 2025 .……………………………………………………………………………………
If you plan to attend and
have not yet registered,
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
BY JUNE 28, 2025.
……………………………………………………………………………………
Our ability to meet the financial obligations
for the event depends on having 
AT LEAST 75 ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS REGISTERED.
……………………………………………………………………………………
We have partnered with
the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
(5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA)
as our host hotel.
……………………………………………………………………………………
A BLOCK OF 50 ROOMS has been reserved
at a rate of $149 per night
(plus taxes and a $20 nightly parking fee).
……………………………………………………………………………………
EARLY BOOKINGS WILL HELP US
secure additional rooms if needed
before the hotel reaches capacity.
……………………………………………………………………………………
SO PLEASE DON’T DELAY!
CALL: 703-845-1010
OR: 1-800-445-8667
and use Group Code HIBRSC,
or book online by clicking this link:
https://book.passkey.com/gt/220517494?gtid=a79fe5abbe6630d640c16f0f890ff2b
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We don’t have contact details for every
Family member, so please pass this
information along to those in your area.
Your support will help ensure that all
Family members are informed about the Reunion.

 Any questions, call:
Garry Branch: 703-501-0074
Email: branchgarry@gmail.com
—OR—
Vivian Branch: 937-903-1168
Email: vbranch7@gmail.com

 Sincerely,
Garry L. Branch, Virginia Coordinator

• Download the 2025 Reunion Registration form HERE:
2025 HBS 51st Reunion Letter.pdf

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT
REUNION REGISTRATIONS
IS JUNE 28, 2025

You can mail your current Reunion assessment
($25 per adult), to our Treasurer,
Lynette Crowther:
1054 Eagle Hollow Dr., Birmingham, Al 35242.

Also, keep in mind our obligation to our Scholarship Fund.Questions or concerns? Please contact:
 

The Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion
Scholarship Fund Needs your Support

The Scholarship Committee will award a scholarship this year,
providing we have a qualified applicant,
but we need your financial support.
I ask that you support the Scholarship Fund as best as you can,
and encourage qualified candidates to apply.

A COPY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION PACKET
• Download the 2025 Reunion Registration packet HERE:
2025 HBS 51st Reunion Letter.pdf

CONTACT:
Flozell Peoples, Scholarship Committee Chair
205-454-1211
for information on how to donate.

May God continue to shine warmly on all of you,
and keep you in his loving arms until we meet again!

With Family in Mind,
Eric (Bruce) Scott, President 
Hinton Branch Scott Family Reunion

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