Registration

Registration Levels

The below list is for attendance at the in-person conference to be held in Boston, March 31 - April 3.

All registered attendees will have access to session recordings from the virtual conference following the live event for up to 90 days.

* Contingent is understood to be individuals who are solely employed teaching individual courses at universities and colleges and are not considered full-time employees by their institutions. Contingent may teach multiple courses that equal full-time employment but due to the nature of their contracts, are not eligible for benefits accorded full-time and/or permanent faculty and staff.

° Classroom rates include the cost of registration for one instructor and up to 5 or 12 pre-candidacy students (depending on level purchased). After registration, the registrant will receive a code to hand out to students to register. Each registrant will have the option to add on tours or workshops. 

**Limit 2 guests per registration - A guest is a nonhistorian who would not otherwise attend the conference except to accompany the attendee, such as a family member. Each attendee is limited to two guest registrations. Guests receive a conference badge that allows them to attend sessions and receptions, and to enter the Exhibit Hall.

***Institution Group Rate: If four or more individuals from one institution are registering to attend, please call to receive a 15% per registration rate discount. Please note that group registrations are nonrefundable and all group members must register at the same time. Please call 812-855-7311 for a group discount, or email the name, email, affiliation, and address of each registrant, as well as registration category to meetings@oah.org. Note: Group rates are nonrefundable and cannot be combined with other discounts including the speaker discount. Discount does not apply to any additional options, such as tour or meal tickets.

Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Requests postmarked or e-mailed on or before March 21, 2022 will receive a refund less 15% to cover banking fees. No refunds will be available after March 21. Please email us here.

Image Usage and Recording Consent Consent to Use Photographic Images Registration and attendance at, or participation in, OAH meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the OAH’s present and future use and distribution of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities

Any activity designed to solicit or sell products or services to an attendee attending a meeting, conference, or event without the proper authorization from the OAH is prohibited. Any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces will be asked to cease or leave the conference. Please report any violations you observe to show management.  

For more information: email meetings@oah.org or call 812 855 7311

Registration Levels

The below list is for attendance at the virtual conference to be held online, March 31 - April 1.

All registered attendees will have access to the live virtual event and all session recordings (including  some made at the in-person conference) following the live events for up to 90 days.

* Adjunct/Contingent faculty is understood to be individuals who are solely employed teaching individual courses at universities and colleges and are not considered full-time employees by their institutions. Adjunct/Contingent faculty may teach multiple courses that equal full-time employment but due to the nature of their contracts, are not eligible for benefits accorded full-time and/or permanent faculty and staff.

° Classroom rates include the cost of registration for one instructor and up to 5 or 12 pre-candidacy students (depending on level purchased). After registration, the registrant will receive a code to hand out to students to register. 

Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Requests postmarked or e-mailed on or before March 21, 2022 will receive a refund less 15% to cover banking fees. No refunds will be available after March 21. Please email us here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does OAH require proof of vaccination?

The OAH does not require proof of vaccination at this time but asks that all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and suppliers be fully vaccinated against COVID before attending the OAH Conference on American History. The OAH and hotel will follow all local and state health mandates and guidelines to reduce the spread and expect that all attending do the same. In addition, you may be asked to wear a mask or socially distance. If you exhibit symptoms of COVID we respectfully ask that you do not attend the conference. The use of the hotel is not exclusive to the OAH. Attendees who do not follow the health and safety directives will be asked to leave the conference space without refund.

Can I cancel my registration?

Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Requests postmarked or e-mailed on or before March 25, 2022 will receive a refund less 15%. No refunds will be available after March 25. 

The online registration will not work for me—what are my options?
Please call 812-855-7311 to register over the phone. Please have your credit card ready.

Can I register over the phone?
Yes, please call 812-855-7311. Please have your credit card ready.

How can I get a receipt or invoice for my registration?
A receipt is automatically issued to the email address on file. Should you not receive it, you may log into the OAH User Portal and download the receipt by clicking on the registrations link under meetings. If you require an invoice please call 812-855-7311 or e-mail meetings@oah.org. 

How can I edit my badge and emergency contact information?
Log into your OAH User Portal and click the "Registrations" link under the Meetings header. Badge information such as name, affiliation/specialty and contact information can be changed until pre-registration closes.

I am only attending for one day—do I still need to register for the whole conference?
One day registration is only available on-site. If you would like to preregister you will have to register for the entire conference. The cost for one-day registration is $100 for OAH members and $140 for non-members.

How do I add or change my meal/tour ticket?
You can add a tour or meal ticket to your registration by going into your OAH shopping cart and selecting "Conference Add-ons". To cancel or change a ticket please call 812-855-7311 or e-mail meetings@oah.org.

How can I add a guest to my registration?
You have the option of adding a guest registration during the online registration process. If you would like to add a guest after you have registered please call 812-855-7311 or e-mail meetings@oah.org.

How do I submit a group registration?
Please email Karen Barker with the type of group registration you require and the name, affiliation (for the badge), email, and mailing address of each registrant. Please indicate if you would like an invoice or if you will call with credit card information. All registrants will be registered on upon payment.

My Conference Program does not have meeting locations—where can I find this information?
Room locations are not finalized until the event, they will be made available on the event days in the on-site program and the mobile app.

How can I get a copy of the Conference Program?
Conference Programs are mailed to all current members (excluding international members) at the beginning of January 2022. If you have not received yours, please call 812-855-7311 or e-mail meetings@oah.org. All program information will also be shared online.