The sixty-third annual Missouri Conference on History will be held March 10-12. The conference, hosted by the State Historical Society of Missouri, brings together scholars, teachers, and other professional historians to share in the presentation of research, to exchange information on teaching and curriculum, to consider ways to promote the welfare of the profession and general interest in history, and to discuss other concerns common to all historians.
The cost of 2021 registration includes:
| All Conference Sessions Download Tentative 2021 Program | ||
| Opening Plenary on Wednesday | ||
| Keynote Plenary on Thursday | ||
| Thursday Evening Plenary on Thursday | ||
| Business Meeting/Awards Plenary on Friday | ||
The Missouri Conference on History is virtual this year, and shortly before the conference begins, registrants will receive an electronic packet with more information including links on how to attend sessions and plenaries.
All presenters and participants must register for the conference. Submission of the registration form is a commitment to attend the conference, and reimbursement will not be issued for cancellations. Another member of your organization is welcome in your place if circumstances necessitate.
For more information, contact the State Historical Society of Missouri at mch@shsmo.org or (573) 882-7083.
6:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in registration
Join Gary R. Kremer, president of the Missouri Conference on History and executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri, for a conversation on Missouri's bicentennial history to kick off the conference.
Sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri
Plan to attend sessions throughout the day to enjoy presentations of new research on a wide variety of topics from all fields of history.
12:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in registration
In his keynote address, Jarod Roll, associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi, will discuss the history of the Tri-State Mining District of Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas, as well as how the miners' conservatism shaped their views on labor, politics, and capitalism. Dr. Roll's presentation is drawn from his 2020 book, Poor Man’s Fortune: White Working-Class Conservativism in American Metal Mining, 1850-1950.
The keynote plenary is sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri.
6:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in registration
Voices of Arrow Rock, Spirit of the Missouri Frontier is a theatrical production bringing to life voices of early Arrow Rock citizens whose experiences help us understand what people’s lives were like during the early to mid-19th century on the Missouri frontier. These voices transcend time and geography and help give a platform for underrepresented voices of the past. During the Thursday Evening Plenary, the creators and performers behind Voices of Arrow Rock will discuss the project and present excerpts from the theatrical production.
The Thursday evening plenary is sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri and Friends of Arrow Rock.
Plan to attend sessions throughout the day to enjoy presentations of new research on a wide variety of topics from all fields of history.
12:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in registration
Join the Missouri Conference on History in celebrating exceptional scholarship on the Show-Me State, including the presentation of the Book Award, Lawrence O. Christensen Article Award, Lynn and Kristen Morrow Missouri History Student Prize, and Student Paper Prize. For more details on specific awards, visit the awards page.
| Conference Number | Dates | Location | Host(s) | Program (pdf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | March 11-13, 2020 | St. Louis | Lindenwood University | 2020 Program |
| 61 | March 6-8, 2019 | Kansas City | University of Missouri-Kansas City and Park University | 2019 Program |
| 60 | March 14-16, 2018 | Jefferson City | Missouri State Archives | 2018 Program |
| 59 | March 22-24, 2017 | Springfield | Missouri State University History Department | 2017 Program |
| 58 | March 9-11, 2016 | Columbia | The State Historical Society of Missouri | 2016 Program |
| 57 | March 11-13, 2015 | Chesterfield | University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of History | 2015 Program |
| 56 | March 17-18, 2014 | Jefferson City | Missouri State Archives | 2014 Program |
| 55 | March 21-22, 2013 | Cape Girardeau | Southeast Missouri State University Department of History | 2013 Program |
| 54 | March 29-30, 2012 | Columbia | The State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri-Columbia Department of History | 2012 Program |
| 53 | April 14-15, 2011 | Kansas City | University of Missouri-Kansas City Department of History | 2011 Program |
| 52 | April 14-16, 2010 | Jefferson City | Missouri State Archives and Missouri Museums Association | 2010 Program |
| 51 | April 15-17, 2009 | Springfield | Missouri State University History Department | Not Available |
| 50 | April 2-4, 2008 | Columbia | The State Historical Society of Missouri | 2008 Program |
| 49 | April 19-20, 2007 | St. Louis | University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of History | Not Available |
| 48 | March 30-31, 2006 | Sedalia | Central Missouri State University, State Fair Community College, and National Archives Central Plains Region | Not Available |
| 47 | April 14-15, 2005 | Maryville | Northwest Missouri State University Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy and Political Science | Not Available |
Thank you to our sponsors!