We are getting ready for our 2026 reunion! 

We will be having a joint reunion with the USS Ajax and USS Piedmont in New Orleans!

Reunion dates: 13-19 September 2026 (6 nights 13-18 September 2026)

Location: Hilton Doubletree, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Kenner, LA.

Hotel number: (504) 467-3111

Hotel website: www.neworleansairport.doubletree.com

Here is the booking link for the hotel:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ussdixie-usspiedmont-ussajax2026/

Reservations: 800-222-8733

Room rate: $125/night + 14.75 % tax = $143.44/ night Early arrival date: 9/12/2026 

Reservations Cutoff Date: 8/19/2026!!

Complimentary Gated Self-Parking

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Complimentary Breakfast for 2 per room each day

Around the Clock Airport Complimentary Shuttle Service. The room rate is available 3 Days before and after the above event dates.

2026 Reunion Program

2026 USS Dixie - USS Piedmont - USS Ajax Reunion Tours

Sun, 13 Sep; Day 1: Arrival Day, hospitality room, have dinner on own.

Mon, 14 Sep; Day 2: WWII Museum (open from 0900-1700).

Tues, 15 Sep; Day 3: Creole Queen historical tour with lunch: 1000 sail time; 1130-1230 return time.  Plantation tour at Destrehan Plantation: the oldest documented home in the Lower Mississippi River Valley; constructed in 1787.

Wed, 16 Sep; Day 4: Ultimate Swamp tour 0945 (2-4 hours); followed by lunch at Segnette Landing.  New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery: 3 hours.

Thurs, 17 Sep; Day 5: Old U.S. Mint tour; lunch at the Court of Two Sisters; Mardi Gras World Museum tour.

Fri, 18 Sep; Day 6: Meetings and Banquet dinner

Sat, 19 Sep; Day 7: Departure Day

Friday's Banquet Dinner Buffet

Choice of one of 2 Entrée Selections - $63/person

Beef Brisket, Braised in Red Wine Sauce, Root Vegetables

or

New Orleans Blackened Gulf Fish, Pan Seared Gulf Fish in Cajon Seasoning

Both entrees include the following choices: Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Chicken & Sausage Pasta Jambalaya, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta, Pecans, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Fresh Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Ice Tea & Water