Annual Conference 2024
Gettysburg, PA
We're thrilled to announce that the 2024 Annual Conference will be held in Gettysburg on April 25 - 28! Enjoy tours, talks and other special gatherings at our special event designed to showcase both the battlefield and the community that surrounds it.
Annual Conference Pricing & Cancellation Information
General Registration Fees
- $675: General Admission; until March 14, 2024
- $725: General Admission; after March 14, 2024
Color Bearer Registration
- Color Bearer members: Learn about conference benefits of your membership here.
Cancellation
- 100% refund if cancelled by April 1, 2024
- No refunds after April 1, 2024
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- 8:00 am – 6:30 pm: Registration Open | Location: Gettysburg Hotel
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: History Talks | Location: Adams County Historical Society
- 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Color Bearer Tours depart | Central location TBD
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: An Evening at Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Reception (to include appetizers, beer, wine and sodas)
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Opening Welcome with Trust President David Duncan, with keynote speaker Peter Carmichael: “If I ever get back to you I will live a different life,” The life and letters of the Iron Brigade’s John Pardington.
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Dessert and coffee break
- 8:15 pm – 9:00 pm: Photo Extravaganza
Friday, April 26, 2024
- 6:30 am – 8:30 am: Optional breakfast buffet | Location: Gettysburg Hotel
- 7:00 am – 9:30 am: Registration open | Location: Gettysburg Hotel
- 8:00 am – 9:30 am: Tours depart | Central location TBD
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Tours return | Central location TBD
- Dinner on your own.
Special Events for members of the Honor Guard and Color Bearer Societies.
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Honor Guard Reception | Location: Hotel Gettysburg
- 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm: Cocktail Reception and Dinner with special guest Jeff Shaara | Location: Hotel Gettysburg
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- 6:30 am – 8:30 am: Optional breakfast buffet | Location: Gettysburg Hotel
- 8:00 am – 9:30 am: Tours depart | Central location TBD
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Tours return | Central location TBD
- 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Revelry on the Ridge | Location: Seminary Ridge
Sunday, April 28, 2024
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Closing Breakfast Q & A with Trust President, David Duncan plus Youth Leadership Team presentations | Location: Hotel Gettysburg
Register for the Annual Conference
Headquarters and Hotel Information - New!
This year we are planning a city-wide conference, instead of having everyone stay in a single location. Shuttle service will be offered within a 4-mile radius of downtown, or you can walk/drive yourself to the various event locations.
Gettysburg has MANY wonderful accommodations - B&B's, full-service hotels, boutique hotels, motels, cabins and more, so please choose what works best for you. A comprehensive list of places to stay can be found here.
We do have a small room block set aside for conference attendees at the Best Western Gettysburg. Below is the information:
- Room rate is $140/night on weekdays and $160/night on weekends.
- To receive the group rate, call 1-800-528-1234.
- For online reservations, use this direct link to book from this block.
- The group rate will be available until March 15, 2024, or until the room block is filled.
Transportation DURING the Conference
There will be a transportation hub for tour line ups in downtown Gettysburg. The exact locations is TBD. Complimentary shuttle service is for registered conference attendees and will only be available for scheduled activities. The shuttle will have designated pick up and drop off spots within a 4-mile radius of the downtown area. There will also be plenty of parking near the transportation hub for those that prefer to park nearby. Gettysburg also has an excellent transit system that is user friendly and low cost, and even free for senior citizens: Gettysburg PA Bus Schedules - rabbittransit. This is an ideal option for getting around town outside of scheduled activities, or even to attend Trust conference events.