ALHFAM - Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums upcoming events

Historic Baking at Missouri Town (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Historic Baking at Missouri Town

Missouri Town Living History Museum
8010 E. Park Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64064

Cost: $25

Join us for our hearth baking workshop and learn how baking was done in the mid-19th century. You will be using simple historic recipes. Not only will you enjoy the delicious smell of baking, but you will also have the opportunity to taste what you baked. Period clothing is encouraged, but not necessary. All clothing should be made of natural fibers, as there will be open fires. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

Learn more:
https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Missouri-Town-Living-History-Museum

Timber Framing a Dovecote and Chicken House (12 Jan 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Timber Framing a Dovecote and Chicken House

ALFHAM HiTS PIG Workshop

January 12-13, 2027

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas is proud to host an ALHFAM Historic Trades and Skills Professional Interest Group (HiTS PIG) workshop on timber framing. By the end of this two-day workshop, participants will have helped assemble a new dovecote and chicken house at Barrington Living History Farm. The course will be taught by carpenter Paul Unger and will focus on teaching timber framing skills like mortise and tenon joinery, draw boring and raising structures. The course is limited to 12 participants, and it is free for ALHFAM members. If you wish to participate and are not an ALHFAM member, you will need to become an ALHFAM member. Student/retiree/unemployed professional memberships start at $25; individual memberships start at $40. Some meals will be provided courtesy of the ALHFAM HiTS PIG.

This is also a pre-conference workshop for the Texas Living History Association’s (TLHA) annual conference January 14-17, 2027, at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Course participants are also encouraged to register to attend the TLHA conference.

South Central US ALHFAM Regional Conference 2027 (05 Feb 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

South Central US ALHFAM Regional Conference
February 5 - 7, 2027

Remaining Relevant: Building on the Past, Dreaming for the Future

What is “living history”? It’s right there in the title: bring history to life. “Living historians” seek to find the right balance of engaging our modern audience while remaining true to the history entrusted to us. We can fall into the trap of holding so tightly to tradition that we miss opportunities to connect with our modern audience. We can also aim solely to please the audience and in turn sacrifice historical accuracy. Does that mean we have to choose between tradition and relevance? Not at all! Let’s find ways to build on the past and dream for the future.

The ArkLaHoma Living History Association along with the South Central Region of ALHFAM seeks proposals for workshops, sessions, panels, and presentations for the 2027 Conference in Washington, Arkansas on February 5-7, 2027. Event will be hosted by Historic Washington State Park. To submit a proposal, click the "Online Form" link below to fill out or click the "Download Form" to fill out a paper copy. All presenters are expected to register for the full meeting or the day on which they present.

Submit a Proposal for a Session

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The deadline for submitting proposals is October 17, 2026.

ALHFAM 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference (22 Jun 2027)

Tue, 22 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT

ALHFAM Annual Meeting & Conference 2027

Cultivating a Future of Skills and Heritage

Grow with us at ALHFAM 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference

Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg Virginia

June 22–25, 2027

Join us as we dig deep into the rich soil of living history at the ALHFAM Annual Meeting & Conference, proudly hosted by Colonial Williamsburg.

Our Past is Like a Tree - Rooted in farm and agricultural traditions, with history as the sturdy trunk and our diverse work as the many branches reaching outward.

See the main conference page for more details:
https://alhfam.org/2027-Annual-Conference