March 2026

Attendees of the 139th annual meeting gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan on an unseasonably warm January weekend. In the Hilton Chicago and Palmer House hotels, 3,000 historians spent their days immersed in discussions of fresh research, innovative pedagogy, and historians’ place in the world today. The conference artwork, inspired by the aesthetics of Frank Lloyd Wright, complemented the venues’ historic vibe.

Artwork: Rebecca L. West

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Laura Ansley, director of publications
Elizabeth Meggyesy, publications and communications associate
Alana Venable, managing editor
Alexandra F. Levy, director of communications and public affairs
Liz Townsend, manager, data administration and integrity