FAQs about the Annual Conference

Annual Conference 2025

Find the answers to your questions about attending the Trust’s 2025 Annual Conference
American Battlefield Trust Event
May 1 - 4, 2025

Boston, MA

Hotel for Annual Conference

Is there a host hotel for this conference?

  • Yes. Our host hotel is the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. All tours will depart from and return to the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. All receptions and dinners will also take place at the host hotel. 
  • The hotel is located at 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116.
  • The group room rate is $299+/night. This rate is good until Wednesday, April 9th, or until the room block is sold out. To make reservations by phone, please call  (617) 457-2290. Our group code is 90L. To make reservations online, click here. 
  • Please Note: We are no longer hosting the Annual Conference from the Omni Parker House Hotel. Any former hotel reservations have been canceled, but will be automatically updated to the new hotel reservation system. 

Getting to Boston

What are the travel options to get to Boston?

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) is 2.5 miles from the Omni Parker House. 
  • Other airports include Manchester (MHT) (44 miles away), Providence(PVD) (48 miles away), and Hyannis (HYA) (62 miles away).

What is the best way to get to the host hotel once I arrive in Boston?

  • Uber or Taxi from Logan Airport would cost approximately $13 to $30, depending on the time of day and number of people being transported.
  • Boston’s MBTA train service located only one block from the hotel. 
    • From Logan Airport, take the Blue Line to State Street station, which is only a three-minute walk to the hotel. Fare is $2.90 each way. Bus #22 stops at Terminals A and B and the Airport subway station. Bus #33 stops at Terminals C and E and the Airport subway station. Take the Logan Airport Terminal A shuttle bus towards the loop. Take the Bus Walk 1 minute to the Airport Station and take the MBTA Blue Line to State Street, which is a two minute walk to the Omni Parker House.
    • All MBTA stations close to our hotel:
      • MBTA Park Street Station (Red or Green line) is a four-minute walk
      • MBTA State Street Station (Blue or Orange Line) is a two-minute walk
      • MBTA Downtown Crossing Station (Red or Orange Line) is a four minute walk

What are the parking options for staying at the host hotel?

  • Valet parking is $68.00 per day with in and out privileges. 
  • On-site hotel self-parking is unavailable.
  • Off-site self-parking is available. The nearest garages are located at 2 Columbus Ave., 10 St. James Ave., and 40 St. Charles Street South. Please see Spot Hero to find parking. 

During the Event

What is the registration fee?

The event registration fee is $850.00.

What is the refund policy?

  • On or before March 28, 2025 - 100% Refund 
  • March 29 - April 17, 2025 - 50% Refund 
  • April 18 & Beyond - 0% Refund 

What meals are included in the full registration fee?

As part of your registration, you are provided with the following meals:

  • Thursday The Welcome Reception includes appetizers, beer, wine, sodas and dessert.
  • Friday includes breakfast before your tour, lunch on your tour, and a dinner banquet in the evening. 
  • Saturday includes breakfast before your tour, lunch on your tour. Dinner will be on your own on Saturday evening. 
  • Sunday includes a breakfast buffet.

Will there be American Battlefield Trust merchandise for sale at the event?

  • No, we will not have merchandise for sale at the event. However, you can get your American Battlefield Trust "swag" on our online store here.

What is the attire during for the activities scheduled during the conference?

This is YOUR vacation, and we want you to be comfortable and casual. However, for particular events, we can suggest the following:

  • Thursday: Business Casual for Welcome Reception. (Leave the tie or heels in your room.)
  • Friday and Saturday Tours: Casual clothing with closed-toed walking shoes. We strongly suggest long pants for battlefield tours.
  • Friday Evening: Business/Dressy attire.  (Jacket and Tie for men. Dress or slacks for women.)

Remember to check the weather and be prepared. We also recommend you bring a hat, umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen and bug spray.
 

Getting to Know Boston

What are the best restaurants, things to do, and sources of information about Boston?

  • Meet Boston is a great source of information to enhance your stay. You can locate them here.

 Questions?