On Saturday, July 19, 2025, my family will gather atDodd Park at Point of Rocks for a much-anticipated family reunion. More than just a reunion of up to 75 relatives, this event highlights the importance of community, togetherness, and the beautiful public spaces that will bring us together. Our family reunion promises to be a day of reconnecting, reminiscing, and making new memories. Our theme is “Let the Games Begin.”
About Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Many people informally refer to the place asGerald R. Dodd Park or R. Garland Dodd Park at Points of Rocks.However, the official name of the park is Dodd Park at Point of Rocks. The correct full name of the park reflects both the dedication to Gerald R. Dodd and its historic location near the Point of Rocks Civil War site along the Appomattox River, which once served as Union headquarters and a field hospital during the Siege of Petersburg. Today, visitors have the opportunity to reflect on the past while enjoying the present.…