2026 CONVENTION NEWS
Milwaukee Road Historical Association
2026 Annual Convention
June 18 - 21, 2026
Madison, WI
The Milwaukee Road Historical Association invites its members, their families, guests, and former employees to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention, June 18 to 21 at the Madison Marriott South, in Madison, WI.
HOTEL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Madison Marriott South for 149.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Hotel phone number: 608-251-2300 X 0- Front Desk
You can also book using the link below:
https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1768945052394&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Thursday -June 18 Registration will begin at 2:00PM at the hotel. This will also be the site of all meals and programs. Vendors and the Company Store will be open and at 5:PM a buffet dinner will be served. In the evening programs will begin. Some of the presenter will be Tom Hoffmann, Rick Knutson and Rick Burn. Our women will also have a meeting and program.
Friday - June 19 The first of our two tours will start the day with buses traveling along the former Milwaukee line to Mineral Point. Upon return, the Annual Auction will take place and then dinner. After dinner the Annual Business Meeting will take place and then the evening presentations will take place.
Saturday June 20 Our second tour will take place with the end site at Boscobel. Lunch will be on your own in town. Upon return, the will be some time for socialization and then our banquet will take place.
Sunday June 21 As usual, a final breakfast will be served and then it will be time to say farewell until we meet next year at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Look for details in the TMR's throughout the year as we organize for 2027.
CONVENTION POLICIES & MISCELLANY
MRHA CONVENTION POLICY - Only current members of MRHA, their families and guests, former Milwaukee Road employees and those making presentations for the convention are permitted to attend.
CHANGES IN CONVENTION ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS - While MRHA is proud to present a diversified and interesting convention for its members as previously noted, forces beyond its control may cause cancellation or changes in activities or programs. Such changes may be made without notice and do not constitute a breach of contract.
REFUND POLICY – MRHA will refund any cancelled convention fees (minus a 10% fee to cover fixed costs) if notified in writing or by email by June 1, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date except in case of proven emergency (serious illness, death in the family, etc.).
CONVENTION MEALS – If you or your spouse/guest have any special dietary needs that require a special menu throughout the convention, please indicate that on the registration form. Requests made at the convention site may not be able to be accommodated.
CONVENTION FEE SPECIAL REQUESTS – We are no longer able to accommodate special requests for partial participation in convention events. Only two fees (full fare and meals/programs only) listed on the enclosed registration form will be accepted.
SALES TABLES – Any MRHA member or vendor is permitted one complimentary display or sales table. Anyone desiring additional tables will be required to pay a fee of $15.00 for each additional table. Reservations must be made using this or the online form before June 1, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: CONVENTION FEES DO NOT INCLUE THE COST OF YOUR HOTEL ROOM.
Click this link for a printable registration form
MRHA 2026 Convention Registration Form
CONVENTION FEES and FOOD
FULL FARE – All activities and Meals
Early - $325
After June 1- $350
At the Door $375
MEALS AND PROGRAMS ONLY
Early - $275
After June 1 - $300
At the Door $325
You may register online starting March 24th, or mail the form in the magazine which will be mailed shortly to:
MRHA 2026 CONVENTION
P. O. Box 307
Antioch, IL 60002-0307
If you have any questions, please contact: office@mrha.com