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• ALHFAM Regional Conference in Iceland 2026

  • Start
    23 Sep 2026
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  • End
    26 Sep 2026
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  • Location
    Reykjavik, Iceland

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  2026 ALHFAM International Regional Conference
  in Iceland
  September 23 - 26, 2026
  

  Food for Thought: Bridging Cultures Across Time

  
  The theme of this conference - Food for Thought: Bridging Cultures Across Time -  invites us to reflect on how knowledge, traditions and skills move between communities and across generations. From farming  and foodways to craft traditions and material culture, people have continually adapted inherited knowledge to new environments while maintaining connections to shared origins. This theme encourages presentations that not only inform but spark curiosity, foster conversation and inspire fresh ways of thinking about the work we do.
  

  As we gather in Reykjavík—an exciting milestone in ALHFAM’s growing international presence—we are offered a meaningful opportunity to explore the shared threads that connect diverse cultures. Recipes travel and evolve, tools are shaped by landscape, garments adapt to available materials, and agricultural knowledge is refined in response to changing environments. Though these practices shift over time and place, their roots often remain visible. We welcome proposals that explore movement, cultural exchange, adaptation, resilience and continuity: sessions that illuminate common origins, uncover unexpected connections, and encourage dialogue across borders and disciplines. By engaging both the richness of cultural expression and the ties that unite us, we can build lasting relationships while deepening our understanding of how the past continues to shape our present.

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• MOMCC Fall Conference 2026

  • Start
    05 Nov 2026
  • End
    07 Nov 2026
  • Location
    Delphi, Indiana

  MOMCC 2026 Fall Conference
  Wabash & Erie Canal, Delphi, Indiana
  November 5 – 7, 2026

  Training Along the Towpath: Acquiring Skills and Knowledge Along the Journey

  A workshop-heavy conference with workshops led by well-qualified instructors in the 1840-50’s Canal Village. Sessions held in the Canal Interpretive Center. Enjoy the Canal Village atmosphere as you learn new skills and knowledge to motivate you and share with the public.

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• South Central US ALHFAM Regional Conference 2027

  • Start
    05 Feb 2027
  • End
    07 Feb 2027
  • Location
    Washington, Arkansas

  
  

  South Central US ALHFAM Regional Conference
  February  5 - 7, 2027

  Remaining Relevant: Building on the Past, Dreaming for the Future
  

  What is “living history”? It’s right there in the title: bring history to life. “Living historians” seek to find the right balance of engaging our modern audience while remaining true to the history entrusted to us. We can fall into the trap of holding so tightly to tradition that we miss opportunities to connect with our modern audience. We can also aim solely to please the audience and in turn sacrifice historical accuracy. Does that mean we have to choose between tradition and relevance? Not at all! Let’s find ways to build on the past and dream for the future.

  The ArkLaHoma Living History Association along with the South Central Region of ALHFAM seeks proposals for workshops, sessions, panels, and presentations for the 2027 Conference in Washington, Arkansas on February 5-7, 2027. Event will be hosted by Historic Washington State Park. To submit a proposal, click the "Online Form" link below to fill out or click the "Download Form" to fill out a paper copy. All presenters are expected to register for the full meeting or the day on which they present.

  
  

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  The deadline for submitting proposals is October 17, 2026.

  
  

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