Celebrating the family of James & Ruth Harlow

The Harlow Family Reunion

July 2–4, 2027 · Fourth of July weekendLouisville, Kentucky
Your branch Samuel's branch · Gold shirts
Latest update · Sat 12:50 PM

Group photo moved to 2:30

The photographer is running a little behind. Group photo by shirt color is now at 2:30 at the big oak tree next to the pavilion.

This weekend
Meet & greetHotel hospitality suite
Family picnicRiverbend Park pavilion
Group photo by branchBig oak by the pavilion
Reunion banquetHotel ballroom
Farewell brunchHotel restaurant

Schedule

All times Eastern.

Friday · July 2
Hotel check-inRiverfront Suites · Harlow room block
Meet & greetHospitality suite · pizza & name tags
Family slideshowHospitality suite · bring your old photos on a USB
Saturday · July 3
Family picnicRiverbend Park pavilion · potluck + grill
GamesKickball, spades, cornhole, and a kids' scavenger hunt
Group photo by branchWear your branch color!
Back to the hotelRest up
Reunion banquetHotel ballroom · dinner, awards, and dancing
Sunday · July 4
Worship service (optional)Greater Hope Church · all welcome
Farewell brunchHotel restaurant
Fireworks plansRiverfront later tonight for anyone staying

Our family

James and Ruth Harlow raised five children. Each branch has its own T-shirt color, so you can find your people.

James & Ruth Harlow

Married 1951 · Louisville, Kentucky

EvelynRobertClaraSamuelGrace
Branches
EThe CartersDescendants of Evelyn · Red shirts · 22 coming

Evelyn & Walter Carter

Denise Carter-Hall & family

Marcus Carter & family

RRobert's branchDescendants of Robert · Blue shirts · 19 coming

Robert & Janice Harlow

Kevin Harlow & family

Tasha Harlow Greene & family

CThe WhitfieldsDescendants of Clara · Green shirts · 15 coming

Clara Harlow Whitfield

Anthony Whitfield & family

Renee Whitfield

SSamuel's branchDescendants of Samuel · Gold shirts · 24 coming

Samuel & Doris Harlow

Samuel Jr. & family

Monique Harlow-Price & family

GThe BennettsDescendants of Grace · Purple shirts · 17 coming

Grace Harlow Bennett

Curtis Bennett & family

Alicia Bennett

Potluck

Saturday picnic at the pavilion. Tap to claim a dish that's still needed so we don't end up with five potato salads.

Mains
Pulled porkKevin Harlow
Covered
Fried chickenAunt Doris
Covered
Burgers & hot dogsReunion committee · Samuel Jr. on the grill
Covered
Sides
Baked mac & cheeseDenise Carter-Hall
Covered
Collard greensClara Whitfield
Covered
Potato saladStill needed
Baked beansStill needed
Desserts
Sweet potato pieGrace Bennett
Covered
Pound cakeStill needed
Peach cobblerStill needed
Drinks & more
Sweet tea & lemonadeMonique Harlow-Price
Covered
Plates, cups & napkinsStill needed

Where to stay

Book early. July 4th weekend fills up fast in Louisville.

Riverfront Suites Hotel

Our reunion hotel. The meet & greet, banquet, and brunch are all here.

Group rate
$139/night · breakfast included
Book by
May 31, 2027
Ask for
"Harlow Family Reunion" block
Extras
Pool · free parking · airport shuttle

Riverbend Park pavilion

Saturday picnic. About 10 minutes from the hotel. Parking lot B is closest; the pavilion has restrooms and shade.

Open in Maps

Flying in?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) is about 15 minutes from the hotel. Text the committee your arrival time and we'll organize rides.

Photos

Help us capture the weekend, and dig out the old albums too.

📸 Add your photos

Upload straight from your phone to the family album. No account needed. The committee will make a slideshow for the banquet.

Open the family album

🖼️ Old family photos

Bring prints to the Friday meet & greet, and we'll scan them on the spot so everyone gets a copy.

👕 Group photo by branch

Saturday at 2:30 by the big oak. Wear your branch color: Red · Blue · Green · Gold · Purple.

Updates

News from the reunion committee.

Newest first
Group photo moved to 2:30update

The photographer is running a little behind. Group photo by shirt color is now at 2:30 at the big oak tree next to the pavilion.

Posted Sat 12:50 PM
Ice and coolersinfo

Extra ice is in the blue coolers behind the grill. Please keep the pavilion fridge for the potluck dishes.

Posted Sat 10:15 AM
Welcome home, Harlows!note

Hospitality suite is open at the hotel until 10 PM tonight. Name tags and T-shirts are at the table by the door.

Posted Fri 5:00 PM