2026 Annual Conference
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
May 27-29, 2026
Conference schedule is now available! Early Bird registration ends March 15th. Save $25. Deadline for Grad Student Stipends and Poster Contest extended to March 25th. Women’s History Breakfast added for Thursday morning.
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The lineup for the 2026 Annual Conference is now available. Though subject to the normal updates, this demonstrates the breadth and depth of the historians at work on Texas history. Click here to view or download the schedule.
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Click this hotel link to book rooms in our conference hotel, TCU Hyatt Place. Room rates will be $189.40, and that includes all taxes. These rates will apply three days before and after our conference.
We have negotiated for free parking and free breakfast. The hotel is within walking distance of our meeting space.
In the meantime, here is a full brochure about the hotel. You can also check out this 360 deg. photo tour of the hotel. Be sure to look in on the Lot 12 Rooftop bar.
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The support of these conference sponsors is what helps make our gathering possible. Be sure and tell them thanks!
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An informal gathering of those interested in Texas women's history will convene during the conference at Esperana’s Restaurant and Bakery. A complimentary breakfast, sponsored by fans of women’s history in Texas, will be served. Email Rebecca Sharpless if you plan to attend. Esperanza’s is at 1601 Park Place, Fort Worth.
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Thanks to a grant from the Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation, ATxH is able to offer stipends of $500 for 20 graduate students of history to attend our 2026 Annual Conference in Fort Worth. Click here for more information. Submission deadline is March 15, 2026.
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The Alliance for Texas History (ATxH) invites undergraduate students to participate in our History Research Poster Showcase at our Annual Conference. Students are invited to share their historical scholarship with peers, scholars, and the broader community of Texas history enthusiasts. Awards of $300, $200, and $100 will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-ranked posters, as determined by a judging panel. Click here for more information. Submission deadline is March 15, 2026.
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The ATxH Guide for Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Advertisers will detail all the ways that organizations and institutions can get the word out to members, contacts, and conference attendees. For more information, contact Gary L. Pinkerton, Executive Director, at 832.409.3321 or contact@atxh.org.
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In each city where the annual conference is held, the Alliance will choose a local or regional history-oriented organization for special recognition and partnership during the conference. These may include museums, historic sites, historical societies, or any other organization that contributes to the telling of Texas history. Click here to learn more.
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Click here for a map tailored to our event, including information on how to pre-register for visitor parkng. .
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Everyone connected with our conference is expected to adhere to our Code of Professional Conduct. Click here to download PDF.
Watch a short video about our 2025 conference in San Marcos.
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