Organization of American Historians - OAH 2027
Event Date
April 1–4, 2027
Location
San Francisco, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe OAH Conference on American History is the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians. It is the premier gathering for those dedicated to the study, teaching, and public practice of U.S. history. The 2027 conference takes place April 1–4, 2027 in San Francisco.
The meeting brings together scholars, educators, archivists, museum professionals, public historians, artists, journalists, and other practitioners, showcasing diverse perspectives, methods, and approaches to understanding American history. Participants engage pressing questions about history, memory, citizenship, technology, preservation, and public life while reflecting on the legacies of the nation's recent Semiquincentennial and other significant anniversaries.
In 2027, the OAH convenes in San Francisco—a city shaped by migration, innovation, activism, and cultural exchange—to explore the many ways historians interpret the past and imagine the future. The program draws a wide range of professionals, making it a valuable venue for scholarship, networking, and professional development across the field of American history.
Show Highlights
- A broad program of American history scholarship spanning wide-ranging periods, places, peoples, methods, and subjects. Organizers seek panels and presentations that engage wide-ranging periods, places, peoples, methods, and subjects and approach history from multiple scales and perspectives.
- Session formats include three-paper sessions; panels and roundtables; state of the field; chat rooms; lightning rounds; and workshops.
- Regional focus on the host city and West. The location offers distinct opportunities to explore the history of Ohlone and Coast Miwok communities, Yerba Buena, San Francisco, the Bay Area, California, the West, and the Pacific.
- Awards and prizes ceremony. Awardees are celebrated at the OAH Conference on American History.
- An exhibit hall where publishers, institutions, and organizations connect with attendees. Taking part places exhibitors and sponsors at the center of a community of scholars, educators, and institutions shaping how America's story is told.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 OAH Conference on American History is handled through the official OAH website. All participants are required to register for the Conference on American History. Participants who specialize in U.S. history or support themselves as U.S. historians are also required to be members of the OAH.
For those presenting, the program is built through a Call for Proposals. The deadline to submit a proposal was April 27, 2026. Prospective attendees and exhibitors should consult the official conference website for current registration rates, pass types, and deadlines.
History
The Organization of American Historians was formed in 1907 as the Mississippi Valley Historical Association at a meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, of seven historical societies of the Mississippi Valley on October 17 and 18, 1907. Since its founding in 1907, the organization has held an annual meeting showcasing the latest in historical scholarship and research.
The founders created a historical organization that encouraged research and study of the Mississippi Valley region, and in 1913 it began to sponsor a scholarly journal, The Mississippi Valley Historical Review. The organization eventually outgrew its brand name as a regional association by gaining members throughout the country, and officially changed its name to the Organization of American Historians in 1965. Today the OAH is the largest professional organization dedicated to the history of the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 OAH Conference on American History?
The conference takes place April 1–4, 2027, in San Francisco, California. It is held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in the heart of downtown.
Who should attend the OAH conference?
It is designed for anyone dedicated to the study, teaching, and public practice of U.S. history. Attendees include scholars, educators, K-12 teachers, archivists, curators, museum professionals, public historians, artists, journalists, and other practitioners with historical expertise.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is handled through the official OAH website, and all participants are required to register for the Conference on American History. Participants who specialize in or support themselves as U.S. historians are also required to be OAH members.
What kinds of sessions does the conference offer?
The program features a range of formats including three-paper sessions, panels and roundtables, state-of-the-field sessions, chat rooms, lightning rounds, and workshops. The 2027 program also highlights the history of San Francisco, the Bay Area, California, the West, and the Pacific.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is about 13 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), roughly 25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by BART. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Powell Street BART and MUNI station and is also reachable by airport shuttle, rideshare, and taxi.
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