Registration with Check Payment Options

Greetings, Missouri Daughters!
Are you ready to hop aboard the Bluebird Bus bound for Continental Congress?
On our journey to Washington, D.C., we will take in the beautiful scenery from the comfort of our coach. Along the way, we'll tour historic sites, explore iconic landmarks, and enjoy the wonderful companionship and "fun of travel" with fellow Bluebirds!
To give you the richest experience possible, we will take different routes to and from Washington, D.C., allowing us to discover a variety of states and historic highlights throughout the round trip.

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📅 Mark Your Calendars: The Travel Schedule

  • Departure: Friday morning, June 18, 2027
    • Pickup Locations: Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis
  • Return Journey: Depart Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 27, 2027
  • Arrival Home: Tuesday, June 29, 2027

The deadline to register and make your first payment is November 1, 2026.

Itinerary

FridayJune 18

A day of driving, games, and friendship.

SaturdayJune 19

Wayne County, Indiana, Historical Museum (the Quaker story,) Suspension Bridge, in Wheeling, West Virginia; LeMoyne and David Bradford Historic Homes in Washington, County, Pennslyvania. We will see three Madonnas of The Trail on this day

SundayJune 20

Philadelphia – Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, American Revolution Museum

MondayJune 21

Annapolis – tour of Naval Academy and enjoy a waterfront lunch in Historic downtown Annapolis

TuesdayJune 22

Bluebird Luncheon, Night Tour of the Monuments

Wednesday – SundayJune 23 – June 27

On your own for Continental Congress. Bus transportation is provided to and from DAR Continental Hall throughout the week.

SundayJune 27

Canyon Rim Visitors Center New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia

MondayJune 28

Charleston West Virginia – explore downtown and shop at historic Capitol Market

TuesdayJune 29

Vandalia, Illinois – visit Madonna of the Trail and Lincoln Monument, then home!

Section 1. Before You Register

This year, we are introducing several changes, including online registration and electronic submission of the Release and Medical form.  

Before proceeding to the registration portion of this form, please read the instructions and documents below that will provide you with information to make a well-informed decision about which payment plan you would like to register with, and step-by-step instructions on how to register.

If you have any questions concerning the 2027 Bluebird Trip, or need assistance in registering, please reach out to your Bluebird Co-Chairs Marylou Darnell and Cindy Williams. 

The deadline to register is November 1, 2026, or until maximum capacity is met.

Request for refunds will be accepted up to the closing date of registration:  November 1, 2026.  For peace of mind, if you pay by credit or debit card, you have the opportunity to buy Purchase Protection. This option provides a 100% refund of your registration if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending. (Unless otherwise stated, the unforeseen circumstance occurred no more than 7 days prior to the event, and your claim was received within 48 hours after the event.) Purchase Protection is only available through credit/debit card payments. To learn more about Purchase Protection, click here. Or you can visit the Purchase Protection LLC website to view their full Terms and Conditions.

Click here if you would rather pay by credit/debit card to take advantage of the Purchase Protection.

Step-by-Step Registration Instructions

Section 2. Register for the Bluebird Trip

A Note About Pricing:   The estimated cost for the 2027 Bluebird Trip is $3,010 per registrant. This price may change once all events, transportation, and hotel accomodations have been finalized. You will be notified of any changes to the total costs and the remaining payments owed will be adjusted to reflect those changes.

The Bluebird trip includes transportation to, from, and during our stay in Washington, D.C., hotel accommodations, admission fees to attractions, the Bluebird Luncheon, and select meals. Select meals are those planned and paid for in advance as arranged by the Bluebird CoChairs. You will be informed of which meals are included. Plan to take additional funds with you for meals during your stay in Washington, D.C. Registration is limited to 50 people.

  • This option allows you to Pay in Full the estimated cost of the Bluebird trip.
    Because this is a preliminary estimate, final costs may vary. Once prices are finalized, we will email you of any adjustments and provide you with a secure link for payment.

  • This is the first payment of four. Refer to the Payment Schedule for payment dates and $ amount.
    Because this is a preliminary estimate, final costs may vary. Once prices are finalized, we will email you of any adjustments and provide and the remainder payments will reflect the adjustments.

Section 3. Request Hotel Accommodations Only

  • For participants requesting hotel accommodations only while staying in Washington, D.C., transportation, meals, and all other expenses are not included in the estimated price.

  • For participants requesting hotel accommodations only while staying in Washington, D.C., transportation, meals, and all other expenses are not included in the estimated price.

  • For participants requesting hotel accommodations only while staying in Washington, D.C., transportation, meals, and all other expenses are not included in the estimated price.

  • For participants requesting hotel accommodations only while staying in Washington, D.C., transportation, meals, and all other expenses are not included in the estimated price.

If you chose hotel accomodations only, please provide the check-in and check-out dates for your hotel stay.

Section 4. Personal Information

(As it appears on your debit/credit card.)

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Section 5. Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection is not available with Check payments.

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