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Check out the preliminary program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When and where will the conference be held?
A. The joint conference will be held in Providence, Rhode Island, September 16-19, 2026. Main conference activities, including concurrent sessions, will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence. We’ve secured blocks of rooms at three nearby hotels: the Graduate Providence, Omni Providence, and Courtyard Providence (a Marriott property). Rates and links to book in each block are available via https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/location-and-hotel-information/.

Q. How do I register for the conference? 
A. AASLH and NCPH are using Pheedloop to manage online registration, the conference app, and onsite badge-printing. Register now via https://site.pheedloop.com/event/AASLHNCPH2026/home.

Q. I’m an NCPH member. How can I get the member rate?
A. Pheedloop will ask you for your email address when you begin the registration process. Make sure to use the email connected with your NCPH membership to register. If you have forgotten which email that is, or Pheedloop is not recognizing you as a member, please email NCPH at [email protected] so we can assist!

Q. I’m an NCPH member at one of the subsidized membership rates (public history adjacent; grassroots public historian; un-/under-employed). Which tier selection do I make to register?
A. Select the “AASLH or NCPH Student or Subsidized Rate” option. (If you’re an individual, sustaining, retired, or new professional member, select “AASLH or NCPH Individual Member” option.)

Q. Can I renew my membership at the same time?
A. Unfortunately, this year, the joint conference necessitated a joint registration system, and therefore we are not able to process membership and registration at the same time. We recommend joining as a member of NCPH first; your member registration rate will be available within 72 hours.

Q. Where can I find the most up-to-date version of the program?
A. The Preliminary Program is posted here. We will be doing monthly updates to the program between now and the final pre-registration deadline, and we’ll let you know of new additions with each update so you don’t miss out on anything! (If you’ve spotted a typo or something that should be edited, don’t be shy: email NCPH Program Manager Meghan Hillman at [email protected].)

Calls for Participation

“The Work of Revolution”

Call for Speed Networking Professionals open until filled.

Call for Dine Arounds open through June 1, 2026

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Registration Information

Conference registration is now open!

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Registration rates for AASLH-NCPH 2026 have been set to compromise between the needs and expectations of NCPH’s and AASLH’s communities and to price the conference between NCPH’s usual lower rates and AASLH’s usual higher ones. They are priced as low as feasibly possible while ensuring both organizations can cover expenses and staff-time. 2026 rates are as follows:

AASLH-NCPH 2026 Registration Rates

RateEarly Bird (by August 3, 2026) Preregistration (by August 21, 2026)Onsite
Student Members and NCPH Subsidized Members$187$197$207
Members of NCPH and AASLH$285$356$398
Nonmembers$362$452$494
Speaker rate $242 (15% off member rate)$356$398
One Day: Member$205$225$275
One Day: Nonmember$255$305$355
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Marketing Opportunities

In September 2026, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and the National Council on Public History (NCPH) will be holding a joint conference in Providence, Rhode Island. This will be a unique opportunity to reach people across the public history field, including

We anticipate over 1,400 attendees. Between our two organizations we have over 50,000 email contacts for our weekly email blasts and over 40,000 followers on social media.

Advertise with us

Three ways to advertise at AASLH-NCPH 2026

  • Full-color preliminary program advertisement – $520.00-$1,170.00
  • Conference app banner advertisement – $700.00
  • Tote Bag Insert – $450.00

Exhibit with us

Two booth types to accommodate your budget and needs

  • Traditional AASLH Exhibit Booth – $1,3320.00 Early Bird | $1,140.00 Standard
  • Museum/University Public History Program Booth – $450.00 Early Bird | $600.00 Standard

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

Check out the Sponsor page for a full listing of sponsorship benefits and events 

  • Presenting Sponsor – $20,000.00 (one available)
  • Diamond Sponsor – $12,500.00 (one available)
  • Emerald Sponsor – $7,500.00 (two available)
  • Platinum Sponsor – $5,000.00 (two available)
  • Gold Sponsor – $3,500.00 (five available)
  • Silver Sponsor – $2,500.00
  • Bronze Sponsor – $1,750.00
  • Guarantor Sponsor – $1,000.00
  • Networking Sponsor – $500.00
How to purchase your ad, exhibit booth, or sponsorship
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