Conference Program
FULL SUMMIT PROGRAM
FRIDAY, April 17, 2026
| 3:00 p.m. | Summit Registration Opens |
| 3:00 p.m. | Hotel Registration Opens |
| 4:00 p.m. | Meet & Greet in the House of Friendship |
| 4:00 p.m. | House of Friendship Opens |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00 p.m. | Ghost Tours (Optional) |
Ghost Tours (Optional) - Farnsworth Inn presents Sleepy Hollow ghost Tours. This 90-minute tour offers the story of the Civil War tragedy and spectral lore. Featured on paranormal shows such as Kindred Spirits, Expedition X (Discovery Channel Jan. 2026) and Sam and Colby, the tour draws national attention for its chilling activity and historical significance. $16.00 per person. Reservations accepted until April 2, 2026.
SATURDAY, April 18, 2026
| 6:30 a.m. | Summit Registration Opens |
| 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast Concludes |
| 8:30 a.m. | House of Friendship Opens |
| 8:30 a.m. | Lincoln Leadership Opening Session |
| 9:15 a.m. | Load Motorcoaches |
| 9:30 a.m. | Travel to Battlefield Via Motorcoach |
| 10:00 a.m. | Lincoln Leadership Battlefield Presentation |
| 12:30 p.m. | Return to hotel for lunch & debrief |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free Time |
| 6:30 p.m. | Cocktail Hour in House of Friendship |
| 6:30 p.m. | Major Donor Reception |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner with Keynote Speaker (RI Director Chris Etienne) |
SUNDAY, April 19, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | District Memorial Service and/or District Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | Hotel Check-out |