2010 OAH Annual Meeting

The 2010 Organization of American Historians offers a wide-ranging program that will highlight the culture and cultures of the United States. Presentations will cover the full chronological sweep of the American past, from pre-Columbian years to the twenty-first century, and the rich thematic diversity that has come to characterize contemporary American history writing and teaching. Panelists include those teaching at universities, colleges, community colleges, and secondary schools, public historians, and independent scholars.

Early Bird Registration Now Available

OAH members who register before the December 31, 2009 deadline receive a discount of $30 off the regular registration rate. Nonmembers and students also save by registering early.

Registration for the OAH Annual Meeting includes:

All Education Sessions
Entrance to the Exhibit Hall
Offsite Sessions at Sites Throughout Washington, D.C.
Wednesday Evening Opening Reception
Saturday Evening Closing Reception
Networking Events Hosted by Affiliated Societies and OAH Service Committees
Thursday and Friday Evening Plenary Sessions

Convention Headquarters | Hilton Washington

Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
telephone (202) 483-3000
Reserve your room online today!

The Hilton Washington hotel is located near Dupont Circle on Connecticut Avenue, in the heart of the nation's capital. Guests at Hilton Washington are in the center of DC's most interesting neighborhoods, including Adams Morgan, Woodley Park, and the U Street Corridor. The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just four blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.

Guest rooms are available at the Hilton Washington at a special OAH convention rate of $199/night plus tax. Please call the hotel or click here to make your reservation. Be sure to mention that you are attending the OAH annual meeting in order to receive the discounted rates.

Hilton Washington The newly-renovated guestrooms were designed to be a contemporary urban retreat with modern amenities, rich dark woods, textured ivory wall coverings, and crisp white linens. Enjoy views of the Washington DC skyline, an enlarged work station, ergonomic desk chair, and plenty of desk-level outlets. Amenities include in-room coffee maker, iron and iron board, high speed Internet access, cable television with pay-per-view movies, and two dual line telephones with voicemail. In-room Internet access is available for a fee.

Dining
The Capitol Café at the Hilton Washington offers a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a breakfast buffet. The cafe menu includes a selection of entrée salads, sandwiches, entrées, and desserts and is a good way to grab a quick lunch between sessions. Open every day, 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Parking
The Hilton Washington offers onsite, covered and secured self parking and valet parketing with in/out privileges. Current rates are for $28.00 per day for self parking and $35.00 per day for valet parking. Limited street parking is also available near the hotel.