Annual Meetings

Annual meetings of the Pennsylvania Historical Association are held in the fall at universities and public history sites throughout the state.

Each year’s conference is a highly-anticipated opportunity for both young and established scholars to network, discuss cutting-edge research, and explore new avenues for understanding the rich history of the Commonwealth. 

The Program Committee for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Historical Association to be held in Bethlehem, PA invites proposals that explore the theme of “Revolutionary Legacies in the Mid-Atlantic.” The conference will take place from October 22-24, 2026.

Plenary sessions, panel discussions, book exhibits, and local tours offer a variety of activities for participants and the inclusion of a student research poster session showcases the next generation of Pennsylvania historians in a fun and stimulating environment. CFP’s generally appear in early in the year with proposal deadlines by mid-May.

For general inquiries about our annual meetings, please email Joseph Heffley, annual meeting coordinator, at: joeheffley.pha@gmail.com