Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region Conference

Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), in partnership with The Alexandria Oral History Center, invite you to our 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis.” The theme encourages attendees to think critically about the role that oral history has in documenting and resisting state violence.
Title:Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region Conference
Date & Time:Friday, May 8, 2026 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), in partnership with The Alexandria Oral History Center, invite you to our 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis.” The theme encourages attendees to think critically about the role that oral history has in documenting and resisting state violence, to include municipal, provincial/state and federal forms of violence – via two key aspects of oral history practice: witnessing and power. Both national and internationally focused proposal topics are welcome, as well as viewpoints from across the ideological spectrum.

Upwards of 80 or so people usually attend the annual OHMAR conference. This year, sessions are planned to take place at the historic Lloyd House and the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum.

OHMAR is a non profit organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement of oral history. OHMAR supports established and emerging oral historians in the practice of oral history by providing information and resources, an accessible community of expertise, and a vibrant professional and social network. Members include public and academic historians, librarians, archivists, teachers, folklorists, and independent researchers.

More information about OHMAR can be found at https://ohmar.org/.
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Fees:Please see OHMAR website for fee information at https://ohmar.org/
Tags:Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town


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