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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.

  Download the Conference Program here.

  Download the Know-Before-You-Go guide here.

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• Candle Making at Fort Osage

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

  Candle Making at Fort Osage

  Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
  107 Osage St., Sibley MO 64088

  Cost: $25

  Step back in time and discover the art of candle making as it was practiced on the early American frontier. Join us at Fort Osage National Historical Landmark for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how settlers and soldiers crafted their own sources of light using simple, time-honored techniques.

  Learn more:

  https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage
  

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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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• Historic Baking at Missouri Town

  • When
    14 Nov 2026
  • Location
    Missouri Town Living History Museum

  Historic Baking at Missouri Town

  Missouri Town Living History Museum
  8010 E. Park Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64064
  

  Cost: $25

  Join us for our hearth baking workshop and learn how baking was done in the mid-19th century. You will be using simple historic recipes. Not only will you enjoy the delicious smell of baking, but you will also have the opportunity to taste what you baked. Period clothing is encouraged, but not necessary. All clothing should be made of natural fibers, as there will be open fires. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

  Learn more:
  https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Missouri-Town-Living-History-Museum
  

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• ALFHAM HiTS PIG Workshop: Timber Framing

  • Start
    12 Jan 2027
  • End
    13 Jan 2027
  • Location
    Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas

  ALFHAM HiTS PIG Workshop, January 12-13, 2027

  Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas is proud to host an ALHFAM Historic Trades and Skills Professional Interest Group (HiTS PIG) workshop on timber framing. By the end of this two-day workshop, participants will have helped assemble a new dovecote and chicken house at Barrington Living History Farm. The course will be taught by carpenter Paul Unger and will focus on teaching timber framing skills like mortise and tenon joinery, draw boring and raising structures. The course is limited to 10 participants, and it is free for ALHFAM members. If you wish to participate and are not an ALHFAM member, you will need to become an ALHFAM member, in addition to the workshop fee. Some meals will be provided courtesy of the ALHFAM HiTS PIG. More information about the workshop, including housing information and how to register, is coming soon.

  This is also a pre-conference workshop for the Texas Living History Association’s (TLHA) annual conference January 14-17, 2027, at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Course participants are also encouraged to register to attend the TLHA conference.

  
  

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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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• ALHFAM 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference

  • Start
    22 Jun 2027
  • End
    25 Jun 2027
  • Location
    Williamsburg, Virginia

  ALHFAM Annual Meeting & Conference 2027

  
  

  Cultivating a Future of Skills and Heritage

  Grow with us at ALHFAM 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference

  Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg Virginia

  June 22–25, 2027

  Join us as we dig deep into the rich soil of living history at the ALHFAM Annual Meeting & Conference, proudly hosted by Colonial Williamsburg.

  Our Past is Like a Tree - Rooted in farm and agricultural traditions, with history as the sturdy trunk and our diverse work as the many branches reaching outward.

  See the main conference page for more details:
  https://alhfam.org/2027-Annual-Conference
  

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