Reunion Itinerary Updates:

Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29 in the Valley Forge area.

Dr.  Bodo Otto Family Association – Reunion 2025

Valley Forge from June 27-29, 2025 (drbodootto.org)

Thursday, June 26

Early Bird registration at the hotel. No planned activities.

Friday June 27

10:30am:  Gather at Historic Yellow Springs (HYS).  Historic Yellow Springs, Washington Building. For GPS, Use 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.  This will direct you to a handicap accessible parking lot.  The actual building address is 1701 Art School Road. 

11am:   Presentation on 18th Century Medicine from Jennifer K. Bolton Park Ranger & Lead Historic  Weapons Supervisor at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Noon:  Lunch.  Presentation and discussion with Tim Compton, Executive Director, HYS and Sandy Momyer, Archivist, HYS. 

Afternoon and dinner on your own

6pm:  Board Members Only working Board Meeting & Dinner at Wayne’s Quarters, 274 Anthony Wayne Drive, Wayne, PA 19087

Saturday, June 28

10am:  Gather at Washington Memorial Chapel in Bishop White Library at 2000 Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

11am. Presentation from Norman E. “Ned” Donoghue, II, the author of Prisoners of Congress, Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778.

12 Noon. Lunch. Sandwiches. Following lunch  to – 4.pm Family Business Meeting in the Bishop White Library and family time We are scheduled until 4pm.

6:30pm. Dinner in the Smoke House at Farm Boy BBQ, Malvern, PA. Farm Boy BBQ is located at 625 N. Morehall Road, Malvern, PA. See farmboybbq.com (484-568-4403). It’s BYOB, so bring your favorite beverage.

Sunday June 29

10am. Church Service at Washington Memorial Chapel 2000 Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

      Father Tommy Thompson

      Father Henry Hoffman

 Washington Memorial Chapel will have a docent available to take us on a tour of the Chapel and grounds  immediately after the service.  

Please see Valley Forge Embassy Suites hotel information at drbodootto.org. Breakfast should be included for those staying at the hotel.

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Our 2025 family reunion will be held on the weekend following Father’s Day: Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29 in the Valley Forge area.

The hotel information for the 2025 reunion of the Otto Association

Valley Forge Hilton Embassy Suites were we have a block of 25 rooms at $159 from Wednesday, June 25 through Sunday, June 29 (Saturday night).  These rooms are all large suites, and the room rate includes a full made-to-order breakfast for up to four guests per suite.  We are under no obligation, but individuals must book by Wednesday, June 4; otherwise, the block goes back to the general room pool.  Rooms may still be available but won’t be held for us.   Check in is at 3 p.m., and check out is at noon.  Any cancellations must occur 48 hours ahead to avoid charges.  Incidentals and other charges will be made with the individual guest. 

Here is the internet link for the hotel. 

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/phlvles-90k-242f2b36-b2c5-4a3a-9827-266dae5b59b2/

They will also provide us with a registration area.  There is a large conference room if we need it. 

As we begin to pencil in the agenda, we might use it as a base if we need it.  The meeting agenda will be available soon. 

Also recommend is this local Bed and Breakfast : 

Great Valley House of Valley Forge  https://www.greatvalleyhouse.com   

The owner, Pattye Benson, is a great advocate for historical preservation, and the house has an interesting history. ¤

Local venues:

– Washington Memorial Chapel
– Yellow Springs Hospital
– Du Portail’s Quarters
– Jones Log Barn
– Wayne’s Quarters
– Waynesborough

On Friday, June 27, we are planning a family dinner at Farm Boy BBQ in Malvern. Farm Boy BBQ is located at 625 N. Morehall Road, Malvern, PA. See farmboybbq.com (484-568-4403). It’s BYOB, so bring your favorite beverage.

We will also attempt to include the Church Service at the Washington Memorial Chapel. As some of you know, there is a plaque in the Courtyard there dedicated to Dr. Otto. Room accommodations and other details are being finalized and will be updated soon.