The USS KASKASKIA (AO27) Reunion Association Inc. hosts yearly reunions. Jim and Maxine Wescoat were the founders and hosts for the first KAS reunion held in St. Louis, MO, in 1990.

We will be staying at the Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons, 1415 River Dr., Moline IL 61265. Room rate is $134.47 for 2 Queen Beds or $145.77 for 1 King Bed per night which includes breakfast for two. For hotel reservations call the hotel at (309)764-1000 ext 3 and mention the USS Kaskaskia reunion.

There will be a Meet and Greet in the Hospitality Room on Wednesday 9/4 beginning at 4:00pm Enjoy the drinks, snacks, and conversation.

On Thursday, 9/5, Ben has arranged a tour of the John Deere Works Factory that manufactures heavy equipment. (Company requirements - Shoes with closed toe & heel - No Sandals, shorts, skirts, or dreses). Lunch will be farm-to-table made and served in the private home at the Cinnamon Ridge Farm followed by a farm tour.

On Friday, 9/6, Ben has arranged a tour of the Deere-Wiman House a Victorian gem built in 1872 for Patriarch John Deere, founder of the John Deere Company. That will be followed by lunch aboard the Celebration Belle Cruise Line on the Mississippi River. After lunch there will be a tour of the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA). RIA is a active military installation and location of the headquarters of the Army Sustainment Command, and the First Army RIA Jont Manufacturing and Technology Center. Identification of each guest will be required.

Saturday will be our annual business meeting and banquet.

You can find a reunion reservation form by clicking here.

For a list of past reunions click here

A list of past reunion merchandise can be found here