Blaisdell Family National Association
2035 Grand Reunion
Every ten years, the Blaisdell family gathers from across the country for a Grand Reunion — a celebration of our shared heritage stretching back to 1635. The 2035 Grand Reunion location and dates are to be determined. Stay connected and plan ahead.
Express Your InterestA Decennial Tradition
What Is the Grand Reunion?
The BFNA Grand Reunion is held once every ten years, bringing together Blaisdell family descendants from across the United States and beyond. It is the premier gathering of our family — a time for genealogy workshops, heritage presentations, fellowship dinners, and visits to historically significant Blaisdell sites.
The 2025 Grand Reunion was held at Pemaquid Point, Maine — the very shore where Ralf Bleasdale first set foot in America on August 14, 1635. The 2035 Grand Reunion will continue this tradition of gathering at places meaningful to our family's history. The location will be selected by the Board of Directors and announced to members.
What to Expect
A Four-Day Family Celebration
Genealogy Workshops
Deep dives into Blaisdell family records, Ancestral Quest database demonstrations, and one-on-one research assistance from experienced family historians.
Heritage Presentations
Talks and storytelling sessions covering the family's journey from England to America in 1635, notable descendants, and regional branch histories.
Fellowship & Banquets
Welcome reception, formal reunion dinner, and social gatherings that bring cousins together — many meeting for the first time.
Historic Site Visits
Guided tours of locations significant to Blaisdell family history, including landmarks, cemeteries, and sites connected to our earliest American ancestors.
Annual Business Meeting
BFNA membership business, officer reports, and — in election years — the selection of the new Board of Directors to serve the next five-year term.
Memorial Service
A solemn remembrance of Blaisdell family members who have passed since the last Grand Reunion, honoring their lives and contributions to the family.
Stay Informed
Be the First to Know
When the 2035 Grand Reunion location and dates are announced, members will be notified through The Blaisdell Papers newsletter and this website. The best way to stay connected is to maintain an active BFNA membership.
Our Most Recent Grand Reunion
2025 Grand Reunion — Pemaquid Point, Maine
The 2025 Grand Reunion was a landmark gathering — featuring the rededication of the restored Blaisdell commemorative plaque at Pemaquid Point and the election of the 2025–2030 Board of Directors. View photos and highlights from the event.
View 2025 Reunion Highlights