1885 | The Rev. Rufus Columbus Burleson (1823-1901) organized the first Burleson Family Reunion held in New Orleans.

1981 | The Burleson Family Association was founded.

1981 | The Burleson Family Association was incorporated under the laws of Alabama on June 8, 1981.

1982 | The Burleson Family Association was granted the right to do business in Texas on October 12, 1982.

1985 | The 1985 Centennial Reunion of the Burleson Family was held in Austin, Texas by the BFA.

1993 | The first W. S. Burleson Award was awarded to E. Harold Burleson in 1993.

2007 | The bust of General Edward Burleson was accepted by the State Cemetery, Austin, Texas.

2010 | The 125-year anniversary of Burleson family reunions was held in Waco, Texas.

2011 | After a devastating tornado in Hamilton and Hackleburg, Alabama area, BFA members contributed $2000 to the cities.

2015 | The Facebook page of the Burleson Family Association was created by Lauren Fields.

2022 | A new plaque was made for the bust of General Edward Burleson and dedicated at the Austin State Cemetery.

2023 | The Official Mission Statement was adopted.

2024 | A new website was launched.