Western Association of Women Historians
Promoting the interests of women
historians since 1969
Conferences
The WAWH holds an Annual Spring Conference for the presentation and discussion of scholarly work, new research, teaching methods, writing, and other issues of importance to women historians.
Attendees had a great time at the 56th annual conference in Portland, Oregon. Check out the pictures on the Past Conferences, 2020s web page.
The 57th annual conference will be held April 24-26, 2025 in Costa Mesa, California.
The session proposal deadline has passed. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in early December 2024.
Thank you to JOIN IT Membership Management Software for their Platinum level sponsorship of WAWH's 2024 conference in Portland, Oregon!
Companies that offer products or services that may be of interest to our members may learn more about sponsorship opportunities in this sponsorship packet. Get your product noticed; sponsor the WAWH conference!
Questions? Contact our Executive Director at executivedirector@wawh.org.
Membership
Join the WAWH to connect with members, apply for awards and prizes, receive discounted conference registration, and more!
Awards & Prizes
The WAWH offers nine annual awards in recognition of its members’ outstanding work and scholarship. Membership is required in advance of application.
Member Scholaship, Events, and Expertise
Member Bookshelf
WAWH in the World
WAWH in the World
WAWH members are scholars whose work advances historical knowledge. Click HERE to browse the list of member publications. Links are also provided so that one may preview, read, and purchase members' scholarship.
WAWH in the World
WAWH in the World
WAWH in the World
WAWH historians engage with the world in many ways. Click HERE for events, webinars, podcasts (and more) that feature WAWH members and their work.
Wall of Experts
WAWH in the World
Wall of Experts
Journalists, podcasters, event planners: Are you tired of cold calling historians only to be ignored or told that they do not provide public comment? Click HERE for the WAWH Wall of Experts, a listing of credentialled scholars who would be happy to offer historical insight and commentary.