We selected the top two location candidates for our 2026 Reunion in our December Cody Review, and we canvassed our membership by providing a voting platform where everyone could choose between Beverly, MA and Cody, WY. Your overall favorite choice for our reunion destination has been heard, and we are now in the preliminary stages of planning our rendezvous in New England!

It’s been 27 years since we’ve held our 1998 Reunion in New England to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Philip and Martha as landowners. Now we invite you back to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our American Revolution in the place where it all started, New England!

The Massachusetts Bay Colony's 1689 Andros Rebellion, inspired a local clergyman to coin the phrase "taxation without representation," which provided inspiration for our American Revolution, almost 100 years later.

The same clergyman also laid the philosophical groundwork for the Declaration of Independence in a sermon, saying; “The first human subject and original of civil power is the people…and when they are free, they may set up what species of government they please. The end of all good government is to cultivate humanity and promote the happiness of all, and the good of every man in all his rights, his life, liberty, estate, honor, etc., without injury or abuse done to any.” – Rev. John Wise, Chebacco Parish of Ipswich (Essex), circa 1700.

Chebacco is where our Joseph 3 lived after he married Mary Martin. We'll visit Cogswell's Grant, along with the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Woodman's Restaurant and the sites of Joseph 3's home, the Chebacco Meetinghouse and Philip's Salt Marsh Ground on that leg of our tour. The descendants of Joseph 3 and Mary are the ancestors of half of our Cody Family!

• Visited Buffalo Bill’s famous Scout’s Rest Ranch, where we toured the mansion, barn, and grounds. We feasted on a cowboy cookout while listening to Buffalo Bill reenactor, Bruce Richman, share stories of the Wild West. We also witnessed a shootout with the Wild Bunch and strolled the country side in a hay ride.

• Experienced “NEBRASKAland Days” including The Buffalo Bill Rodeo at the Wild West Arena and participated & watched the annual Grand Parade.

• Hung out at the Petting Zoo while we got outfitted to go Horse Back Riding on the very same grounds Buffalo Bill once roamed.

• Shopped for souvenirs at the iconic Fort Cody Trading Post, viewed Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in Miniature, and explored the Old West Exhibit.

• Watched former BB Museum & Grave curator and author, Steve Friesen give a presentation on his newest book, "Galloping Gourmet: Eating & Drinking with Buffalo Bill."

• Leisurely floated down the relaxing North Platte River in stock tanks and kayaks.

• Discovered the town’s train history at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard and the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center. 

• Visited the Cody Park Railroad Museum and the life-size statue of Buffalo Bill at the Wild West Memorial (site of the world’s 1st spectator rodeo).

• Toured the Prairie Arts Center and Lincoln County Historical Museum.  We also shopped and discovered unique items at the Grain Bin Antique Town.  

• Enjoyed some fun & games at “Wild Bill’s Fun Center,” including bowling, laser tag, and arcade. We also had the opportunity to race each other at the Cody Go-Carts.

• Rejoiced in our first, very own church service led by our newly appointed Chaplain, Mark June at the Cody Park Pavilion. We also sang in worship led by our reunion chair and newly elected President, Kevin Cody.

• Wrapped up the reunion with a Cody Park picnic and a General Business Meeting where our advisory board member, Gerald Cody, officiated our election.

• 1st Place Prize wins choice of 14,000 Minecoins or $80!

• 2nd Place Prize wins choice of 8,720 Minecoins or $50!

• 3rd Place Prize wins choice of 3,500 Minecoins or $20!

Day at the Wild West Show Buffalo Bill’s Scout’s Rest Ranch Wildest Town in the West

“Yeti” & “Corgi” Boston Robinson 8 Children (on behalf of Kerrie Felder)

North Platte & Kearney, Nebraska North Platte, Nebraska Queens, New York

Check out all of the other wonderful entries that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who competed!

The Buffalo Bill Minecraft Portrait (far right) was an “exhibition entry” created by Kevin Cody (Minecraft Challenge Host) which was voluntarily withdrawn from the competition to give the kiddos a better chance at winning a prize.