2026 Grand Review | Philadelphia

The Grand Review is an invitation-only event reserved for Color Bearers at the Brigade, Division, Corps, and National levels. The above Color Bearers and one additional guest are invited to enjoy a weekend of history and fellowship!

The year 2026 takes us to the heart of the Revolutionary War—Philadelphia, PA. You'll visit battlefields that showcase the hard work and determination of the members of the American Battlefield Trust, as well as sites associated with our nation's independence.

The 2026 Grand Review

Friday, October 16

11:30 am - 5:15 pm | Registration

12:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Tours of the Museum of the American Revolution & History Talks

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm | Color Bearer Welcome Reception

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Plated Dinner, Opening Remarks & Our Enduring Legacy Celebration (with special guests and surprises)

Saturday, October 17

7:00 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet

7:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration

8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Off-site tours

6:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Color Bearer Reception

7:00 pm – 8:45 pm | American Battlefield Trust Prize for History Banquet Featuring the Award Presentation and Remarks by Rick Atkinson

Sunday, October 18

7:00 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet

8:15 am – 12:45 pm | Off-site tours & History Talk

12:45 pm | Event Concludes

Hotel Information

Our host hotel is the beautiful Westin Philadelphia, located in the heart of the historic city at 99 South 17th Street at Liberty Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103.

Details

• The group room rate is $289+/night. This rate is good until September 23, 2026.
• To make reservations by phone, please call  (215) 563-1600. Please mention that you are with the American Battlefield Trust to receive the group booking rate.
• Please click here to make reservations online.
• Parking: On-site valet parking is $65.00 per day. 
  
  

Refundable Deposit Policy

Each guest will place a $185.00 refundable deposit. This deposit secures your spot at the Grand Review 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 September 30, 2026, or attend the event and request a refund in your post-event survey.

How does the refundable deposit work?

1. Register for the event and place your deposit. 
2. Attend the event. 
3. Answer the deposit question on your exit survey (you may donate the deposit to the Trust or ask for a refund of your deposit). It's that simple.
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 December 31, 2026. 
5. Please see our FAQ page for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia as we celebrate our past, honor extraordinary achievements, and look ahead to the next chapter in the American Battlefield Trust's mission.