Join Us in New Orleans

The 140th annual meeting of the American Historical Association will be held Thursday through Sunday, January 7–10, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

The online program will be posted on the AHA website at historians.org/program in mid-September, and members can look forward to receiving the printed program in mid-November. A meeting app will also be available for smartphones and tablets. Annual meeting sessions and events are scheduled at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans. Rooms will also be available at the JW Marriott New Orleans. The hotels are across the street from each other.

 Preregistration begins in late September. The lower preregistration rates will be in effect through December 15; after that, the higher on-site rates apply. Registration will be available online from September 22 until the end of the meeting, and in person beginning at 11:00 a.m. on January 7 in Mardi Gras A–D at the New Orleans Marriott. More details can be found at historians.org/registration.

Admission to the Exhibit Hall requires a 2027 meeting registration badge.

Hotel reservations: Attendees will make hotel reservations though the AHA’s housing service, Maritz. Reservations can be made online or by calling a toll-free number, beginning September 15. AHA rates are available three days before and after the meeting dates, depending on availability. See the AHA website at historians.org/hotels for detailed information.

The last day to make or change reservations through the housing service is December 16. After that date, rooms will be available at the AHA’s convention rates on a space-available basis, and all reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made directly with the hotels. Hotel no-show policies will apply for reservations not canceled at least 72 hours before the first night’s stay.

The AHA’s annual business meeting will take place on Saturday, January 9, at 5:15 p.m. in Grand Ballroom C at the Sheraton New Orleans. All information about the business meeting, including the agenda and procedures, will be available on historians.org/business-mtg in advance of the event.

Opportunities for undergraduates: The Undergraduate Poster Sessions and the Undergraduate Lightning Rounds allow undergrads to share their research and get the valuable experience of presenting at a conference. Poster submissions are due October 15; Lightning Round presentation submissions are due November 15.

The AHA hosts an orientation for undergraduates on Thursday, January 7, and an undergraduate reception on Saturday, January 9. For more information on undergraduate events and resources, visit historians.org/annual-meeting/undergrads.

Group meetings and reunions: Societies and groups that have not already made arrangements to hold receptions or other meetings should send requests for room space as soon as possible to annualmeeting@historians.org.

ASL interpretation: The AHA offers complimentary sign-interpreting service upon request to our attendees, including for the presidential address and business meeting. Please notify the AHA of the sessions you plan to attend and register for the meeting by November 1.

Hotel and Rate Information

	Single	Double	Triple	Quadruple
New Orleans Marriott (co-hdqrs) 555 Canal St.	$195	$215	$235	$255
Sheraton New Orleans (co-hdqrs) 500 Canal St.	$195	$215	$235	$255
JW Marriott New Orleans 614 Canal St.	$207	$227	$247	$267

Rates are subject to hotel occupancy tax and will be honored three days before and three days after the official meeting dates of January 7–10 based on availability. No additional destination fee will be charged. Information on booking a room at the discounted rate is available at historians.org/hotels.

Dates and Deadlines

September 15	Housing opens.
September 22	Preregistration opens.
September 30	Deadline to submit membership dues and address changes in order to receive the program in the mail.
November 5	Program mailed to members.
December 15	Last day for preregistration pricing.
December 15	Deadline to submit registration refund requests. No refunds will be given after this date; no exceptions.
December 16	Last day to make hotel reservations through the housing service. Subsequent reservations taken on a space-available basis at the convention rate.
January 7, 2027	Annual meeting opens at 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall opens January 8, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the New Orleans Marriott.

Meeting Registration

Take advantage of reduced rates by preregistering for the conference. Make sure your membership is up to date so you can enjoy member pricing at each level. Register online at historians.org/myaha.

	Member		Nonmember
	Preregistration	After Dec. 15	Preregistration	After Dec. 15
Attendee	$282	$328	$424	$498
Speaker	$282	$328	$282	$328
Student	$132	$152	$186	$219
Un-/Underemployed	$83	$97	$202	$256
Retired	$163	$186	$240	$279
K–12 Teacher	$140	$156	$209	$240
Bring Your Student discount	For members only. Add students to your registration for only $25 each ($35 on-site). Bring as many high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as you want for only $25 each!

Advance registration must be completed by midnight ET on December 15, 2026. Thereafter, on-site rates will apply. Everyone attending the meeting is expected to register. Admission to the Exhibit Hall requires a registration badge. Special note for speakers: All US-based historians presenting on AHA sessions must be AHA members, and all participants must register.

Advance registrants who are unable to attend the meeting may request a refund of their registration fee. Refund requests must be emailed to ltownsend@historians.org by December 15 and will incur a $20 fee. Refunds will not be processed after that date; no exceptions.

Book a Room and Save $50

Reserve a hotel room in the AHA block through the AHA housing service, Maritz, before registering for the meeting and receive a $50 discount off meeting registration. (You will not receive a discount refund if you register before booking a room.)