Color Bearer Conference 2026
Chantilly, VA | June 5 - 7, 2026
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Color Bearer Conference 2026
Formerly known as the Donor Thank You Weekend, the Color Bearer Conference is an annual, by invitation-only event, open to all Color Bearer members. You may register for yourself and one other person (such as a spouse or guest). This is a benefit of your Color Bearer membership.
We have a fun, history-filled weekend in store for you in Northern Virginia. We'll explore some of the most famous battlefields of the American Civil War, while also visiting land that you helped us to preserve at those sites. We'll be joined by top historians in the field, including Garry Adelman, Dennis Frye, John Hennessy, and more!
Refundable Deposit Policy
Each guest will place a $150.00 refundable deposit. This deposit secures your spot at the conference while helping us offset the costs of last-minute cancellations and event no-shows. This deposit is refundable if: you cancel your event registration on or before May 22, 2026, or attend the event and request a refund in your post-event survey.
4. All refunds will be issued to the credit card used in CVENT to place your deposit. All refunds will be issued on or before July 31, 2026.
Host Hotel
The Westfields Marriott
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA. 20151
- To make reservations by phone, please call (703) 818-0300. Please mention that you are with the American Battlefield Trust to receive the group booking rate.
- To make reservations online, click here.
- The group room rate is $195+/night. This rate is good until Tuesday, May 6, 2026.
Sites include:
- Antietam
- Bristoe Station
- Harpers Ferry
- Manassas
- And more....
Photo Highlights from the Past Donor Thank You Weekends
Click the links below to access the photos from past events. Enjoy!
- 2024 Donor Thank You Weekend: Charleston, SC
- 2023 Donor Thank You Weekend: Atlantic Beach, FL.
- 2022 Donor Thank You Weekend: Columbia, SC.
- 2020 Donor Thank You Weekend: Savannah, GA.