Frequently Asked Questions

🏨 Lodging Information

We’ll be staying at the beautiful: Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore Hunt

Valley

📅 Group Rate Dates: Wednesday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19, 2026

🕐 Reservation Cutoff: May 1, 2026

(Discounted rooms are limited, so please reserve early if you’re sure you’ll be

attending!)

🔗 Hotel Tour & Booking Link:

Link to tour hotel: Embassy Suite by Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley

Ways to Book:

1. ONLINE: The group booking link is provided below.

Chisolm Family Reunion 2026 - Book your room!

2. BY PHONE:

📞 Phone Reservations: Guests may call the hotel at (410) 584-1400 to be

transferred to reservations. Please ask for Chisolm Family Reunion Group in

order to receive the discounted rate.

Family Reunion Cost (Per Person):

Adults & Teens (ages 13+): $180

Intermediate (ages 5–12): $115

Primary (ages 0–4): $40

The reunion fee includes:

Official reunion T-shirt, souvenirs, Friday lunch, all empowerment sessions and activities hosted at hotel, banquet entry and dinner and more!

Please note that only paid participants will be permitted to attend reunion events and activities, as these are private, family-hosted experiences.

A non-refundable deposit of $50 per person (except ages 0–4) is due by February 13, 2026 and the remaining balance is due by May 15, 2026.

You may also choose to pay in full by February 13, 2026.

Please plan accordingly to meet all payment deadlines.

Late payments will not be accepted, and rooms will be released back into the block if deposits are not received for participants by the deadline.

Payment Information:

Cash App: $chisolmfamilyunited

Zelle: [email protected]

Legacy of Stephen and Jake Chisolm

The extraordinary heritage of Stephen and Jake Chisolm can be traced back to 1860, to their parents James Chisolm and Edith Grant Chisolm. Their roots reach from the proud soil of Beaufort, South Carolina, to the rich ancestry of Africa. Jake, the eldest, was born on September 7, 1884, and Stephen followed on October 31, 1891. They grew up in the rural counties of Hampton and Allendale, places marked by deep tradition but also by hardship and inequality. Through faith, perseverance, and determination, they rose above the barriers of their time. Both men valued family, integrity, and education. They worked hard, provided for their loved ones, and believed that through unity and character, their family would continue to move forward. Between them, they raised thirty-one children and built a legacy grounded in strength, love, and purpose.

From those beginnings grew a family whose influence reaches far beyond South Carolina. Their lineage has produced a host of accomplished professionals who have made their mark in medicine, law, education, business, social service, public leadership, and many other fields of excellence. The same courage and determination that lived within Stephen and Jake continues to flow through their descendants. Each generation has carried forward the same values that sustained them, faith, discipline, and pride in who they were and where they came from. The Chisolm name has become a symbol of excellence and resilience. The story of Stephen and Jake is a story of triumph, hope, and unwavering strength, a reminder that greatness runs deeply in the family’s blood and that their spirit continues to inspire every Chisolm who follows in their footsteps.

Money Order Payment: Mailed to Chandra Brooks PO Box 876, Estill SC 29918