The WHA’s first meeting was held in 1961 at La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since then, the organization has met every year in various venues across the West. A list of past conferences can be found in the Archives. The most active time of year for the Western History Association is during the annual conference held for one week in October. Unique and informative presentations and a variety of additional activities scheduled for attendees to showcase the unique personality and history of the conference location make these annual gatherings a vital experience!
Conference events include: keynote presentations by renowned historians, papers on a variety of topics showcasing a recent research, and awards for papers and books published during the previous year and submitted to the Western History Association for consideration
The conference is also an opportunity to meet established authors, professors and other recognized experts in western history along with those who are making their own name in the field. Special events are also scheduled for entertainment and for savoring the unique cultural heritage of the conference site.
Future Conferences
2010
- Incline Village, Nevada (Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 13-16)
- Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
- 111 Country Club Drive
- Incline Village, Nevada 89451, USA
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2011
- Oakland, California (Thursday – Sunday, October 13-16)
- Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, California 94607, USA - 2011 Call for Papers
2012
- Denver, Colorado (Thursday – Sunday, October 4-7)
- Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado 80202, USA
2013
- Tucson, Arizona (Wednesday – Saturday, Oct. 09-12)
- The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
3800 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85718, USA
2014
- Newport Beach, California (Wednesday – Saturday, Oct. 15-18)
- Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660 USA
Useful Conference Information
- Register for 2010 Conference and Events online, at the WHA General Store.
- Reserve your Room at the Conference Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort.
- Register for 2010 Conference and Events by Mail (conference programs and registration forms will be mailed to WHA members in July).
- 2010 Conference Registration Form.
- 2010 Conference Program.
- 2010 Advertising and Exhibit Information.
- 2010 Exhibit Floorplan.
- 2010 Advertising and Exhibit Form.
- 2010 Electronic Guide for Presenters.
2010 Conference Registration Information
Online Conference Registration is available. Check out the WHA 2010 Conference Program, the WHA General Store, and the Conference Hotel. Conference programs and registration forms will also be mailed to WHA members in July 2010.
If you do not wish to use the online registration process, you may download the 2010 WHA Registration Form. You will need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF form. If you do not have the reader, you may download the free Acrobat reader. Tab through fields and fill in the form on your computer or print or print and fill in by hand.