Lambert Harvey Turner Govan Family Legacy
Up From Slavery
Regarded by many historians as the earliest large-scale commemoration. A group of roughly 10,000 newly freed Black Americans, alongside missionaries and abolitionists, organized a parade and gave a proper burial to 257 Union soldiers who had died at a converted Confederate prison racetrack.
JULY 9–12, 2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Dear Family,
The Lambert • Turner • Harvey • Govan Family Reunion 2026, is fast approaching. This year we are gathering in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Thursday, July 9th through Sunday, July 12th, 2026. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1ST! DOWNLOADABLE REGISTRATION FORM IS BELOW.
Below is the tentative itinerary for our reunion weekend:
Thursday, July 9th – Check-In & Meet-and-Greet
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 
Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
3912 Vincennes Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268
LINK BELOW FOR SPECIAL ROOM PRICES!
Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
Arrive, check in, and enjoy a evening reconnecting with family and playing games. “cards, uno, pokeno,etc.”
Friday, July 10th – Family, Food, Fellowship & fun
Early Friday is a good time to explore the city and enjoy the many world class venues Indy offers. NCAA Hall of Champions, the world’s best and largest children’s museum, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the Downtown Canal Walk and much more.
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
In the evening, Join us for a catered dinner and evening of togetherness. The program will include a Family Roll Call, a Legacy Tribute, and music to dance to and passing of the torch for the 2028 Reunion.
Saturday, July 11th –Family Turn up time: BBQ Bash & Family fun
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 5808 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Our big day of food, fun, and family! Enjoy a full day of barbecue, games for all ages, and live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. Also use this day to explore more of the city and work up appetite for the BBQ
Sunday, July 12th – Farewell Gathering (Optional)| Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
Enjoy your breakfast and say your farewells as we close out and reflect on our marvelous weekend together.
Lambert • Turner • Harvey • Govan Reunion Committee
Congratulations to Cousin Nakobe Dean from Horn Lake, Mississippi. Nakobe, a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles just signed as a Free Agent with the Las Vegas Raiders. Let’s GO Cuz! BE GREAT!
JULY 9–12, 2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Dear Family,
We are delighted to announce the Lambert • Turner • Harvey • Govan Family Reunion 2026, taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Thursday, July 9th through Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Please mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting, joy-filled reunion weekend in Indianapolis!
Below is the tentative itinerary for our reunion weekend:
Thursday, July 9th – Check-In & Meet-and-Greet
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
3912 Vincennes Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268
Link below for special Reunion Prices
Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
Arrive, check in, and enjoy a evening reconnecting with family and playing games. “cards, uno, pokeno,etc.”
Friday, July 10th – Family, Food, Fellowship & fun
Early Friday is a good time to explore the city and enjoy the many world class venues Indy offers. NCAA Hall of Champions, the world’s best and largest children’s museum, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the Downtown Canal Walk and much more.
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
In the evening, Join us for a catered dinner and evening of togetherness. The program will include a Family Roll Call, a Legacy Tribute, and music to dance to and passing of the torch for the 2028 Reunion.
Saturday, July 11th –Family Turn up time: BBQ Bash & Family fun
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 5808 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Our big day of food, fun, and family! Enjoy a full day of barbecue, games for all ages, and live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. Also use this day to explore more of the city and work up appetite for the BBQ
Sunday, July 12th – Farewell Gathering (Optional)| Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
Enjoy your breakfast and say your farewells as we close out and reflect on our marvelous weekend together.
Warm regards,
Lambert • Turner • Harvey • Govan Reunion Committee
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel
Dr. Lowell Winston is with the ancestors. Born on April 4, 1939, in LaGrange, Tennessee, he lived a life defined by faith, service, and educational leadership until his peaceful passing on November 8, 2025. May his memory be a blessing.
Hello Family. Three wonderful souls went to join the ancestors in September. We express our condolences and may their memories be a blessing to all that knew and loved them. Rest well cousins.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2026 LAMBERT HARVEY TURNER GOVAN FAMILY REUNION WILL BE HELD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA AT THE EMBASSY SUITES NORTH. THE DATES ARE THURSDAY, JULY 9 – SUNDAY, JULY 12. YOUR HOSTS – LB LAMBERT III AND RONALD STEELE ARE PLANNING A GREAT TIME FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION SHORTLY. LB CAN BE REACHED AT lblambert1961@gmail.com and RON at ronald624.rs@gmail.com.
We celebrate Black freedom and the ancestors today. Never take it for granted!
