2026 N&WHS Annual Convention
Schedule
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:45 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hotel Roanoke, Doubletree Hilton, Roanoke, Virginia, USA. | Roanoke, VA
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The Norfolk & Western Historical Society invites you to the 2026 N&WHS Annual Convention in Roanoke, Virginia.This year’s convention is being held at the famed Hotel Roanoke. Long an N&W property, it is known to Roanokers simply as 'The Hotel!'
This is your yearly opportunity to meet other like-minded attendees, reconnect with old friends, and participate in exciting convention activities!
RESERVE THE DATES!
📅 Dates: JUNE 11, 12, and 13
📍 Location: Hotel Roanoke - 110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016
Securing the Hotel Roanoke is truly special for us, as we had previously been told we simply were not a big enough group. With personal connections, we have negotiated a great rate for our group. Normally, the Hotel Roanoke is $299 a night plus tax; we have negotiated a rate of only $189 a night plus tax. Parking is available in the Hotel Roanoke lot. Rooms are limited, so please book early, long before June, to ensure the best rate and availability!
Nights available are: Thursday June 11, Friday June 12, and Saturday June 13 with Sunday June 14 checkout!
To register for the convention, our convention banquet, and BBQ at VMT (Virginia Museum of Transportation), follow this link: https://www.nwhs.org/commissary/convention.html
To reserve your room, follow this link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51213768/owner/9515698/home
Activities will be scheduled for Thursday morning through late Saturday evening!
Activities are scheduled for Thursday morning through late Saturday evening!
Thursday, June 11
Morning:
9:00 a.m. - Registration begins outside the conference
rooms and will be staffed through the
afternoon and early evening; however, there may be
a break or two for meals, so if no one is there, check
back later.
11:00 a.m. - The N&WHS Board Meeting will take
place at the Archives located at 2101 Salem Avenue, Roanoke.
Afternoon:
The afternoon is open for you to railfan
around Roanoke if arriving early.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Archives open.
5:00 p.m. - Always a popular event, our barbecue at
the Virginia Museum of Transportation
A complete schedule of seminars and presentations
will be issued as it is finalized.
Friday, June 12
All Day:
Presentations TBA
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. - Tour of Kidd Locomotive
Works (tentative) in Roanoke Shops.
Preregistration required, tour limited to 50 participants. Hard sole
shoes required. Registration at desk.
Evening:
7:00 p.m. - Seminars Begin in the Conference
Rooms.
9:00 p.m. Modeling Committee Meets
10:00 p.m. – Virginian Interest Group Meeting
Afternoon and evening: There will be a welcome and
socializing in the Hotel’s “Speakeasy” known as AKA.
This is a vintage room in the basement of the Hotel
with quite a nice history feel.
Saturday, June 13
9:00 a.m. - Annual membership meeting.
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Archives open.
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour (On your own) & Banquet
at the Hotel Roanoke, speaker to be announced.
Sunday, June 14
Time to go home! Enjoy a breakfast at the Hotel and
some final time of fellowship before departing.
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