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2026 Annual Convention

October 8 - October 11
$10.00 – $60.00

2026 Convention Agenda and Registration Information     (Scroll down to purchase tickets online)

Registration for the 2026 Convention in Kansas City at the Drury Inn Hotel Kansas City-Independence, located at 20030 E. 42nd St., Blue Springs, MO, is now open! MPHS reserved a block of rooms at group rate pricing that will be open for reservations until September 6, 2026 (unless sold out earlier).

Our Convention will take place October 8-11, 2026. The hotel is newly remodeled with a full bar, lounge area, and spacious conference rooms.  Free breakfast and Drury’s 5:30 Evening Kick-Back is included with each room reservation.

Kansas City and Missouri Pacific have a rich history. We look forward to learning more about local operations and the impact of MP with other railroads and customers. Planning for presentations, local tours, and a Saturday evening banquet are underway.  We will have a Business meeting on Saturday morning and a Swap Meet on Saturday afternoon.

For spouses and friends, there are numerous restaurants, museums, shopping destinations, and attractions in the immediate area of the Hotel and the greater Kansas City area.

Volunteers are needed for registration and to assist with events during the Convention. We have a list of volunteers that are needed and would really appreciate your help. If you would like to help, please contact Jim Rose or Kevin Love via [email protected].

Please note that the Bus Tour and Banquet are add-on items that require purchase of a
Convention Full Fare ticket.

Details

Organizer

  • Missouri Pacific Historical Society

Venue

  • Drury Inn & Suites, Blue Springs, Missouri
  • 20300 E 42nd Street South
    Blue Springs, MO 64015 United States     + Google Map
  • Phone 816-795-9393
  • View Venue Website

Tickets

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Convention Full Fare
Includes Thursday, Friday, and Saturday events. Spouses are free.
$ 60.00
Unlimited
Convention Friday Evening Only Fare
Includes Friday evening events. Spouses are free.
$ 25.00
Unlimited
Convention Saturday Evening Only Fare
Includes Saturday evening events. Spouses are free.
$ 25.00
Unlimited
Saturday Swap Meet Only
Includes access to the Saturday Swap Meet (1:0 - 3:00 PM).
$ 10.00
Unlimited
Swap Meet Table
Per table. Inccludes one (1) table at the Saturday Swp Meet.
$ 10.00
9 available
Friday Bus Tour.
Per person. Includes Midwest Locomotive, UP Neff Yard, and Doc's Caboose. Lunch stop (on your own) provided. REQUIRES CONVENTION FULL FARE TICKET.
$ 25.00
39 available
Saturday Evening Banquet & Keynote Speaker
Per person. Keynote speaker will be Kevin Love sharing his experiences at Kansas City as an operating employee of MP and UP. REQUIRES CONVENTION FULL FARE TICKET.
$ 27.00
Unlimited
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Total: $ 0.00