Photo Albums

Musical selection RESOLUTION  provided by musician/songwriter George Fontenette from the February 1st BET-aired film  Blackout (2008)

Old Plantation in Mantachie, Mississippi

Walker Bridge west of the Tombigbee River near the plantation.Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006) This old antebellum home located on the east side of the Obediah Franklin Beene plantation was built in the 1840s. This Itawamba County home facing the Tombigbee River was known as the Walker House. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006) Tombigbee River near the Natchez Trace where Native Americans, European Traders & Slaves worked and traveled. Photo credit: Bob Franks (2006) John Bean, Sr.s first house on the family farm Field shot of land that we tilled before the start of the Civil War. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006) John Bean Seniors Wife Emilys Headstone 6-15-1861- 5-20-1915 John Bean seniors Headstone 3-12 1856- 5-4-1943 This is the swamp located adjacent to Lemuel Beenes Mississippi plantation. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006) John Bean, Sr. is the one kneeling with his brother Benjamin and a friend who live with the family

Atlanta 2024 Reunion

Atlanta Reunion (2024)

After a 4-year hiatus, the Georgia committee organized our latest gathering. We're so thankful that family was able to meet in 2024 in significant numbers. 

Washington DC 2016

The Beene State of the Union is in good standing. Chicago in the House! We cant wait to see familys expressions when they notice the names on the T-shirt this year. Oh, look here. Its Cousin Willie and his granddaughter. Its good to see you all! We have folks coming in from Colorado, dressed and ready for tonights festivities. This was probably the only time that our hosts will be able to sit down. Enjoy your rest, cousins! It's all about your favorite sports team this year. Go Blue! So is this a meeting with the coaches or a timeout? Champions we are indeed. Let the doors of the Hotel ballroom open! I'm trying to win this, now what box applies to you? So the DC Committee is hard at work making sure everything is ready before our family members arrive.

Milwaukee 55th Anniversary 2015 Reunion

Our creative cousins entered our t-shirt contest. What do you all think? Representing So tell me who these people are again, grandma... Kitchen helpers and coordinators. Do you all have any more homemade ice cream left? So Batman drops by... Are yall having fun? Is your cousin in there too? Late night chatting. Next Generation and future Reunion Organizers Wisdom from our elders. Its time to go tour the city! Good morning, Cousins!

Toledo Beene Reunion 2013

Toledo! Folks had already gathered for the Friday night meet and greet. The event begin with a warm welcome by Toledo Hosts, Pat & Bobby Smith. Hot of the skillet and onto a plate. You cant beat that! Cousin Alma Sutton arrived in time to pick up her T-shirt before heading inside the ballroom. Hi, my name is ________. Where are you from? Dont everybody crowd around this table. theres another one nearby. Breakfast is served! Get it baby girl! Our Toledo Host Chair. We're on the latest line dance!

Mississippi Reunion 2012

Welcome home Beenes, Agnews, Billingsleys, Coopers, Craytons, Crittendons/Crittons, Cummings, Evans, Fosters, Robinsons, Thomas, Turners, Warrens, Wyches/Whites, and Wises. Its been 165 years and its time to reunite! And here is J.C. Beene the one man welcoming committee creating cousin Dot. How yer doing? Get your t-shirt and bags right here, family! You're almost here. We sure do appreciate the refreshments you prepared Ms. Trenessa. Hmmm...fresh fruit. That sure was some SWEET Mississippi watermelon. I'm sure the Smiths are talking about getting ready to host the next reunion in Toledo, right? That watermelon was so sweet, it had family members fighting over it. We're gearing up for another family affair at another hotel. Are you ready Marriott? So, where can I sit? We had quite a few cars driving to see the land of our ancestors. It looks like the Banks found a spot to eat. Is there any room for a few more?

Nashville Reunion 2011

The Marriott Airport Hotel will be our home away from for the next few days. So let the journey begin! Whether its by car, bus, train or air, we are packed and ready to go. Have you received your Reunion Gear? Cant wait to sport it at Saturdays picnic. Are we the first to check-in? And hello Georgia! Good to see you too! Well hello Mississippi. Its good to see ya! When cake is the first thing you see in the food line, you know you are in for a treat! The gift of love among family is the most treasured of all. Wow. Wasnt anything special accept the T-shirt. This is a nice memento. Hmmm...just as we thought. The food smelled and tasted good. Its time to get down to business. We wont mention it, but this looks like this might be your second trip, eh cousin? Let the Reunion Games begin!

Kansas City 2010 Reunion

We come from all over! From CA to MA and everywhere in between! Representing strong--several Beene lines that is... MC Tommy Lee Beene(TX) served as host on Friday night. To collect some of the reunion swag of course. Before the event starts, we Beenes make sure we register. Why? Meredith Beene(IL) wants to use her fabulous phone to call in a life line. Ahh, excuse me cousin. But thats the wrong game. Jerry Critton(DC)thinks he has Bingo. We will see about that cousin... JC being given instructions to BEENE BINGO. Men just dont understand... Looks like Anthony Davis(TX)is excited by the next challenge--a dance off! George Beene(IL) looks a little worried once he finds out what the next game entails. Thatll teach you to volunteer so quickly, huh? Hey Cuz! Can you read this....is it me? It's a beautiful day to have a picnic!

Atlanta Reunion 2009

The Ponders were our Atlanta Host Family Trenessa and Ginger Beene host committee members Lynda, Pamela and Crosby Beene exchange greetings at the registration table Jeawa & Chaya were not going to let me walk by with a camera without busting out with a smile. I didnt even have to say Cheese. Host Committee going over last minute details prior to registration on our first full day Part of the A Team-Atlanta and Ann Arbor in the House. Willie, Melody and Paul enjoying seeing each other once again in Atlanta We're here. We're registered. And we're ready to have fun! Whatever you want, Chef John will serve it hot of the grill! You dont need to be under 8 to have fun. Big kids have fun too! Eliza Beenes gg and ggg grandchildren enjoying the family reunion JC Beene is skilled with a knife. You should have seen that little knife he had to work with when cutting that watermelon.

Ann Arbor Reunion 2008

Ann Arbor Reunion 2008 Early registration with the Ponders Arthur Bean, on left & family arriving early from California Registration draws to a close--Hallejuah! What's Your Name Icebreaker Registration-Allean Beene Ellison receiving her T-shirt Hey man! How did you get a bigger piece than me? Get it while its hot and before its gone! James Earl Beene (Dubs Boy) Tie-dying with the kids...what were we thinking? Picnic Day at the Waterpark & Pavilion Cousin Margaret Billingsley assists the kids with their coloring activities.

Milwaukee Reunion 2007

So whats on the menu? Cousin, is that you? Welcome Home Beene Family! It's good to see you and good to be seen! Cousin Leticia Love and family sits for a brief moment to enjoy a meal. Jerry Critton with Aunt I'm just waiting until those turkey dogs are ready. Shane Kittrell and Daughter Ms. Anita Beene and family. Willie Mitchell asks what happened to the music? It's been a month of Sundays, hasn't it? Cousins Jerry Critton and Crosby Beene pose for picture

Chicago Reunion 2006

Small gathering of Jackson & Rashia Beenes descendants at 2006 Chicago Reunion.