Question 1

Where does the BFNA hold regional reunions?

Accepted Answer

The Blaisdell Family National Association (BFNA) holds regional branch reunions across the United States, including branches in Southern California, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Regional reunions are held annually or biennially between the Grand Reunions, which occur every ten years. The next Grand Reunion is in 2035. For branch contact information, visit blaisdell.org/regional-branches.

Question 2

How many regional branches does the BFNA have?

Accepted Answer

The Blaisdell Family National Association has regional branches across the United States, including in California, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Each branch holds its own annual or biennial reunion and is led by a local branch president. All branches are part of the national BFNA organization headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts.

Question 3

How do I find my nearest BFNA regional branch?

Accepted Answer

To find your nearest BFNA regional branch, visit blaisdell.org/regional-branches for a full list of branches with contact information including branch presidents, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. If there is no branch in your area, you can still join the national BFNA through blaisdell.org/bfna-store.

Question 4

When is the next BFNA Grand Reunion?

Accepted Answer

The next BFNA Grand Reunion is planned for 2035, marking the 400th anniversary of Ralph Bleasdale's arrival at Pemaquid Point, Maine on August 14, 1635. Grand Reunions are held every ten years. The 2025 Grand Reunion was held in York, Maine. Regional branch reunions are held in the years between Grand Reunions.

BFNA Regional Branch Reunions

Southern California Branch

Casss-Budcha-Kathan Branch

New England Branch

Kiser-Blasdel Branch

Lt. Jacob Blasdel Family Branch

Wisconsin Lemuel Blaisdell Branch

BFNA Grand Reunion