2026 West Texas Historical Association Conference

Conference Overview

Dates: April 9th – 11th, 2026

Main Location: MCM Elegante Hotel, 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas

Evening Venue (Friday): Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway Street

Registration Rates

• Regular: $40.00 (Online or Check in Mail)
• Printable Registration Form for Check Payment
• Guests: $10.00 (Must accompany one regular registration)
• Students: $0.00

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 9th

• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Early Bird Reception (MCM Elegante Reception Area). Free to attend; registration appreciated.

Friday, April 10th

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Conference Registration (Hotel Foyer)
• 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Presentation Sessions (Heritage, Petroleum, & University Rooms)
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Women's History Luncheon. Cost: $30.00 (Registration Required)
• 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: President's Reception (5:30) & Banquet (6:30). Held at Lubbock Women’s Club. Cost: $35.00 (Registration Required)

Saturday, April 11th

• 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Edwards Plateau Historical Association Breakfast. Cost: $30.00 (Registration Required)
• 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Presentation Sessions
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: WTHA Business Luncheon. Starts following morning sessions. Cost: $35.00 (Registration Required)