Proposals must be submitted by a Current AAAM Member
#AAAM2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS – 48TH Annual AAAM Conference- This Land Holds Our Stories: Celebrating America 250, and 100 Years of Negro History Week—We’re Still Making America Whole.”
Application Opens July 30th, 2025
Conference Theme: This Land Holds Our Stories: Celebrating America 250, and 100 Years of Negro History Week—We’re Still Making America Whole.
Dates: August 19 – 21, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hashtag: #AAAM2026
As we approach the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week—now recognized as Black History Month and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States—the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) invites proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. Our theme, “This Land Holds Our Stories,” honors the legacy of Black storytelling, memory, and leadership in shaping a more just and complete American narrative.
