Edgecombe Family Reunion 2027, the return to Rattlesnake Island

Edgecombe Family Reunion 2027

Sandusky, Ohio  ·  Thursday June 17 – Sunday June 20, 2027

Core dates are Thursday through Sunday. Wednesday the 16th and Monday the 21st are open to anyone who wants a longer stay.

One weekend, all of us, on the lake.

The plan

The weekend, loosely held

Shared meals are the backbone; everything else is optional. Days marked proposed are penciled in and firm up once RSVPs are in.

Wednesday
Jun 16
optional

Early arrivaloptional

For families who want the extra day

Cedar Point dayproposed

Cedar Point, 10 minutes away
A weekday park day beats the Saturday crowds. Group tickets if enough of us are in.
Thursday
Jun 17

Arrival and welcomeall together

The hub, location coming
Menu TBD. Most people are just getting in.
Friday
Jun 18

Put-in-Bay island dayproposed

Jet Express from downtown Sandusky
Boat over in the morning, golf carts and Perry’s Monument, lunch on the island, boat back late afternoon.

Family dinnerall together

The hub
Menu TBD. The one night we’re all at the same table, so keep the evening open.
Saturday
Jun 19

Open dayopen

TBD. Maybe fly fishing at the farmhouse, beach time, or a very committed porch sit.

Family dinnerall together

The hub
Menu TBD. Likely another night all together.
Sunday
Jun 20

Farewell breakfastall together

Bagels and coffee, or somewhere out, before checkout.
RSVP

Count your family in

Tell your branch lead

Who’s coming, which nights (including Wednesday or Monday if you want the longer stay), and a t-shirt size for everyone. That’s all we need.

Glenn & Karen’s branch → Glenn or Karen JR & Holly’s branch → Holly David & Liz’s branch → David or Liz Mark & Adela’s branch → Mark or Adela

Not sure who to tell? Text Nick: 202-577-3793

Lodging

Where we’re staying

Two family houses are booked. Your branch lead can help you figure out where you fit, and there are more options nearby if we outgrow them.

Lost Sailor Inn

JR & Holly’s house · downtown Sandusky
A converted historic church, walkable to downtown and five minutes from the island ferries. Six bedrooms, room for 16.

1880 Farmhouse

Glenn & Karen’s house · the countryside
25 acres with a trout stream, a fire pit, and a game room, about 9 miles from Cedar Point. Six bedrooms, sleeps 12.
To do

What we might do

Tell your branch lead which of these you’d join; enough hands unlocks group rates.

Cedar Point

10 minutes away
America’s Roller Coast. With 15 or more of us, group tickets run about half the gate price.

Put-in-Bay

Ferry across Lake Erie
Jet Express from downtown, golf carts, Perry’s Monument, caves for the kids, a winery for the grown-ups.

African Safari Wildlife Park

Port Clinton, 20 minutes
Drive-thru safari. Feed giraffes, zebras and camels through the car window. Perfect for the littlest cousins.

Beach and lake time

Huron beaches
The low-effort afternoon: sand, lake, done.

Fly fishing at the farmhouse

The trout stream on the 25 acres
Bring a rod and some patience; the stream runs right past where half of us are sleeping.
Stay connected

Group chat and photos

Group chat

WhatsApp
One group for all the reunion chatter. Link coming soon; your branch lead will send it around.

Photo sharing

Shared album
One album everyone can add to, so the pictures don’t end up scattered across twenty phones. Link coming soon.
Travel

Getting there

Flying in

Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is the closest major airport, about an hour east of Sandusky. The easiest call.
Detroit Metro (DTW) is about 2 hours away.
Columbus (CMH) is about 2 hours south.
You’ll want a car; everything we’re doing is a drive.

Driving

Sandusky sits right off the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90). Roughly: Cleveland 1 hour, Toledo 1 hour, Columbus 2 hours, Detroit 2 hours, Pittsburgh 3 hours, Chicago 4.5 hours.
Questions? Text Nick: 202-577-3793