The 127th annual meeting of the Association will be held January 3-6, 2013, in New Orleans at the New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans. With 272 sessions, the program is one of the largest ever assembled by the Program Committee. The AHA has previously met in New Orleans two times, in 1903 and in 1972. More than 1,500 scholars will participate in AHA sessions, and four dozen specialized societies will meet in conjunction with the AHA. William Cronon (Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison) will deliver the presidential address the evening of January 4 during the General Meeting. At the same event, the AHA's book prizes, the Awards for Scholarly Distinction, and other awards will be announced. Many of the profession's most distinguished members will be present to deliver papers and more than 1,500 scholars will participate.