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Cambridge, Maryland · September 11–13, 2026

2026 Homecoming

Two days in Dorchester County — honoring our roots,
celebrating our stories, building our future together.

September 11 – 13, 2026 Cambridge, MD 21613

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Our Family Names
The Big Picture

Three Days, One Family

From Friday's welcome at the Tubman Museum to Sunday's Prayer Breakfast farewell — a weekend crafted to reconnect, remember, and rejoice.

Dates

Sept 11–13, 2026

Friday · Saturday · Sunday

Location

Cambridge, MD

Dorchester County · 21613

Friday Kickoff

Tubman Museum

Downtown Cambridge

Heritage Tour

Free Shuttle

Saturday · 3 Historic Stops

Family History

Book & Videos

Seven Generations Preserved

Contact

ennfamreunion

@gmail.com

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A Living Archive

The 2026 Digital Family
History Book

Seven generations of Ennels, Ennalls, Travers, Dean, Banks, Stafford and extended-family stories — preserved in one searchable, shareable digital book powered by Google NotebookLM.

Open the book to explore family histories, ancestral records, oral histories, and the research that thirty years in the making.

Opens in NotebookLM. You may be asked to sign in with a Google account — that's normal. If you see a permission screen, request access and a family steward will approve you.
Plate IMother Ennalls
c. 1928 · Linas Road
Plate IIThe Travers Children
Blackwater Road · c. 1942
Volume I · MMXXVI
The History of
Linas Road Families
Seven Generations
Frontispiece
"They were here before us — and the soil remembers their names."
Dorchester County · Maryland
Linas Road · Vol. I
Full Weekend Itinerary

Reunion Schedule

Every hour of every day — from Friday's welcome to Sunday's farewell.

Reunion Tickets · 2026

Pricing & Deposit

Under 6
Free
Little ones welcome
Ages 6–13
$10
Children
Ages 14–17
$15
Teens
Ages 18+
$40
Adults
$10 Deposit required for all tickets · all balances due by July 31, 2026

Friday, September 11 — Arrive & Welcome

Check in, explore Cambridge, and gather for our historic downtown welcome event.

Sept
11
All Day
Hotel Check-In & Cambridge Exploration
Arrive, get settled, and explore the waterfront, shops, and historic downtown Cambridge at your own pace.
6:30 PM · Featured Event
Welcome Meet-and-Greet — Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center
Our official welcome gathering at the Downtown Harriet Tubman Museum — reconnect with family at one of Cambridge's most significant landmarks.
📍 Harriet Tubman Museum · Downtown Cambridge

About the Harriet Tubman Museum

The newly renovated Downtown Cambridge museum celebrates the life and courage of Harriet Tubman — born right here in Dorchester County. Featuring the iconic "Take My Hand" mural, interactive exhibits, and a powerful tribute to the Underground Railroad. A deeply meaningful setting for our family reunion welcome.

Saturday, September 12 — Heritage Day

Heritage bus tour, family lunch, and history preservation activities — closing at 6:00 PM.

Sept
12
9:00 AM
Registration Opens
Check in and receive your schedule for the day. Meet family, grab a name tag, and get ready for a full day of history and fellowship.
9:30 AM · Heritage Bus Tour Departs
Free Guided Shuttle — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Board the free family shuttle departing from the Maces Lane Middle School parking lot at 9:30 AM for a guided tour of one of the most powerful heritage sites in America — right here in Dorchester County, where our family's story began.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Walk the same soil that Harriet Tubman knew as a child. This National Historical Park traces her extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom through the marshlands, farms, and communities of the Eastern Shore. Stunning landscapes, the historic Tubman heritage trail, and immersive exhibits make this an experience the whole family will carry forever.

1:00 PM · Saturday Lunch
Family Cookout Lunch
A hearty family cookout — fried chicken, fried fish, hot dogs, hamburgers, all the sides, and more. Good food, great company. See the full menu ↓
3:00 PM · History Preservation
Family History Preservation Activities
The heart of our 2026 Homecoming — digitizing family photographs, exploring genealogy records, and building the permanent digital archive of the Ennels, Ennalls, and extended family. Bring old photos, letters, and documents. Our team scans and preserves them on the spot.
6:00 PM
Saturday Close — Safe Travels for the Evening
A day full of history, food, and family. Rest up — Sunday's Prayer Breakfast awaits.

Sunday, September 13 — Worship & Farewell

Sunday Prayer Breakfast, worship, and reflection — closing at 12:00 PM noon.

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9:00 AM · Sunday Prayer Breakfast
Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Our final gathering — devotion, prayer, and a warm morning spread shared as one family. Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, pancakes, biscuits, hash browns, juice, coffee, and tea. See the full menu ↓

A Sacred Morning Together

Begin our farewell morning with open hearts and full plates. The Sunday Prayer Breakfast opens with devotion and prayer before the meal — a soul-nourishing close to a powerful weekend. A time for gratitude, reflection, and the kind of warmth that only family can give.

10:30 AM
Worship, Reflection & Final Fellowship
A meaningful time of worship, shared stories, and final moments together before we head home. Come as you are, bring an open heart.
12:00 PM · Noon
Official Close — Safe Travels Home
The 2026 Homecoming officially closes at noon. Carry the love, the stories, and the spirit of our family with you — until we gather again.
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Saturday · Free Bus Shuttle

The Heritage Loop Tour

A free guided shuttle connecting our main event hub with two of the most historically significant sites in Dorchester County.

Free for all reunion attendees · shuttle departs Maces Lane Middle School parking lot, Saturday 9:30 AM
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Maces Lane Middle School — Main Event Hub

Home base for Saturday — registration, the Shore Cookout, Family Preservation Lab, Legacy Celebration, youth games, and History Hour storytelling. Indoor and outdoor spaces available.

Main Reunion Hub
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Walk the land that shaped one of America's greatest freedom fighters. Traces Harriet Tubman's life and the Underground Railroad routes she navigated — breathtaking marshland trails and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

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Downtown Harriet Tubman Museum & "Take My Hand" Mural

The newly renovated downtown Cambridge museum — also the site of our Friday welcome. The iconic "Take My Hand" mural is a Cambridge landmark and a powerful symbol of freedom and family.

Museum & Mural
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Living Legacy

Family History Preservation

Using AI and digital tools to ensure our family's story — seven generations deep — is never lost again.

The 2026 Homecoming is not just a reunion — it is a living archive in motion. Through the Linas Road Community Heritage Preservation Group, we are building a permanent digital repository of the Ennels, Ennalls, and extended family stories that have shaped Dorchester County for generations.

Using tools like Google NotebookLM and HeyGen AI, along with family historians spanning 30 years of research, we are transforming old photographs, census records, church documents, and oral histories into videos, podcasts, animated portraits, and shareable digital archives.

At Maces Lane, the Family Preservation Lab will be open throughout Saturday — bring your old photos, documents, and memories. Our team will scan, digitize, and preserve them on the spot.

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Stories
Non-Profit Organization
Linas Road Community Heritage Preservation Group

Dedicated to preserving the church, school, and cemetery at Blackwater Road and Linas Road. Tax-exempt status received. Sharon Payton-Young serves as President.

AI Technology
Google NotebookLM & HeyGen AI

Creating "Living Ancestor" portraits — animated avatars from ancestral photos with first-person narrated histories. Podcasts and presentations generated from decades of genealogical research.

Saturday · Bring Your Photos
Family Preservation Lab

Photo scanning, genealogy tables, and digital archiving — live at Maces Lane throughout Saturday. No appointment needed.

Photo Archiving

Old photographs scanned, colorized, and enhanced using AI. Every face identified, every story attached to the family record.

Oral History Podcasts

AI-generated podcasts from decades of genealogical research — family stories told in audio form for every generation to carry forward.

Living Ancestor Portraits

HeyGen AI animates ancestral photos into first-person narrated video portraits — your great-grandparents speaking their own story.

Digital Family Library

A searchable, permanent digital repository of census records, church documents, letters, and family trees — accessible forever.

Molock · Travers · Stafford · Phillips · Stanley · Cornish · Ennalls · Ennels · Payton · Spicer
Family History Video Series

Listen to Our Stories

Five family history podcasts and audio portraits open to everyone. Personal stories, genealogical breakthroughs, and the people who built our family.

Open · Free · Shareable

Have a family story or video to share? Contact dorchesterfamilyreunion2026@gmail.com

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Where to Stay

Hotel Arrangements

Room blocks have been secured at two Cambridge hotels. Mention the family reunion when booking to receive the group rate.

Room blocks secured for our family. Contact either hotel directly and reference Linas Road Families: Homecoming 2026 to receive the group rate. Questions? Contact dorchesterfamilyreunion2026@gmail.com
● Room Block Secured

Comfort Inn & Suites — Cambridge

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Nightly Rate$174 + tax
Minimum Stay2-Night Minimum
Block Size10 Rooms · Expanding to 20
DatesSept 11–13, 2026
Reference Linas Road Families: Homecoming 2026 when booking to receive the group rate.
Free BreakfastAffordable SuitesFamily Rooms
● No Minimum Stay

Holiday Inn Express — Cambridge

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Nightly Rate$209.00
Minimum StayNo Minimum · One Night OK
Rate TypePer Night · Group Rate
No two-night minimum required. Rate is $209.00 per night, group rate.
Free Hot BreakfastModern RoomsUS-50 Access

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay — Premium Option

Golf resort, full spa, marina, resort pools, kayaking, fire pits, and waterfront walkway on the Choptank River. Group rates still being confirmed — contact the committee for the latest update.

📍 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD · (410) 901-1234
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Explore Cambridge

Things to Do & See

Cambridge and Dorchester County have plenty to keep every generation entertained between events.

Choptank River Lighthouse

Restored historic lighthouse at Long Wharf — free admission, stunning river views, and a landmark family photo opportunity.

FreeWaterfront

Sailwinds Park & Waterfront

Panoramic bay views, playgrounds, walking trails, and open green space for the whole family along the Choptank.

FreeFamilies

Long Wharf Park & Marina

Open 24 hours — fish, watch the sunset, or simply sit by the Choptank River. Pure Eastern Shore.

FreeMarina

Richardson Maritime Museum

Free admission — Chesapeake Bay boatbuilding history and the watermen who defined this region for generations.

FreeHistory

Cabin Fever Play Centre

4.9-star indoor facility — arcade games, large slides, and pizza. The children will love every moment.

ChildrenIndoor

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

Golf, spa, resort pools, kayaking, fire pits, and a waterfront walkway. A premium experience for resort guests.

ResortWaterfront
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Cambridge Dining

Where to Dine Out

Beyond the reunion meals, Cambridge's restaurants are a genuine treat. Taste the Eastern Shore.

Portside Seafood

Waterfront · Maryland Seafood

Maryland crab dishes, drawbridge views, and the Choptank River atmosphere.

Christopher's Corner

Creative American · 4.9 Stars

Buffalo oysters, crab cakes, and creative cuisine — the chef personally greets every table.

Butter & Grace

Southern Comfort Food

Catfish, fried okra, meatloaf, cornbread — Southern cooking that feels exactly like home.

The Dive Club

Tiki Bar · Creative Cocktails

Indoor thunderstorm simulation, creative cocktails, and crab soup — one of Cambridge's most distinctive dining experiences.

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Getting Here

Getting to Cambridge, MD

Easy to reach from any major East Coast city — cross the Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East.

From Washington, DC

≈ 2 Hours

US-50 East over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Driving Directions →

From Baltimore, MD

≈ 1 Hr 45 Min

US-50 East through Annapolis Driving Directions →

From Philadelphia, PA

≈ 2.5 Hours

I-95 South then US-50 East Driving Directions →

From Port Norris, NJ

≈ 2 Hr 30 Min

DE-1 South to US-13, US-50 West Driving Directions →

Nearest Airports

SBYSalisbury Regional · 40 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington · 80 mi
DCAReagan National · 90 mi
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Want to Attend?

Regional Contacts

Reach out to your regional family contact to RSVP, ask questions, or learn how you can help. We are family — and we want to hear from you.

Dorchester County, MD

Sharon Payton-Young

Dorchester County Region
443-521-4630 paytont0813@gmail.com
New Jersey

Ronnie Kent

New Jersey Region
856-364-5004 ronkent26@gmail.com
D.C. / Virginia

Keith Camper

D.C. & Virginia Region
757-377-2907 keicamp@aol.com
Baltimore, MD

Tyra Seymour

Baltimore Region
443-398-4996 wearefamily21613@gmail.com
North Carolina

Roy Ennalls

North Carolina Region
917-684-7665 rennals39@gmail.com
Baltimore, MD

Tim Dixon

Baltimore Region
443-744-9441 timothymdixon1911@gmail.com
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