EHA Annual Meeting Information
ECONOMIC HISTORY ASSOCIATION
86th Annual Meeting
September 18-20, 2026
Chase Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Hotel and Travel Information
Hotel
The 2026 EHA Meeting will be held at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel (212 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States) from September 18-20, 2026. We have negotiated a special rate of $239/night (exclusive of taxes) for the conference dates, plus you can get the rate three nights before and three nights after the conference dates based on availability in the hotel.
Click HERE to book your hotel at the EHA rate.
The conference rate expires August 25th.
Note: If you have issues in getting the EHA special rate for your stay, please email Jeremy Land (jeremy.land@helsinki.fi) first. DO NOT contact the hotel support line or book via another booking service such as Expedia. If you do, we cannot move your reservation into the hotel block or special rate.
St. Louis
St. Louis has much to offer meeting participants, with plenty of restaurants, bars, historic sites, and green space within easy walking distance of the hotel. Some highlights of the area will be marked in the map which will be embedded below. For a more complete view of what the area has to offer visitors including events, things to do, and restaurant guides, please see the following page at Explore St. Louis: https://explorestlouis.com/
Travel
Travel to St. Louis is possible via air and train. The Philadelphia airport is an international airport with flights operated by several airlines, including but not limited to: Delta, Frontier, United, Southwest, American, Air Canada, and Lufthansa. The airport has a website that includes more information about flights to and from the airport, along with ground transportation options and availability. Please find the website here: https://www.flystl.com/
Amtrak offers service to and from Philadelphia from most of the northeast and beyond. For more on Amtrak routes and tickets, please see the website here: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
NOTE: If you require a letter of invitation for travel to the U.S., please reach out to the meetings coordinator at jeremy.land@helsinki.fi specifying what information you require to be on the letter.
Registration Information
Below is information on the registration prices and process along various special events, tours, and local information. Here the process will be described as clearly as possible, but if you have questions you can always reach out to Jeremy Land (jeremy.land@helsinki.fi) to get help.
Registration Prices
Early Registration (April 1-July 15)
- Student (Member) – $75
- Student (Non-Member) – $125
- Regular (Member) – $300
- Regular (Non-Member) – $400
Regular Registration (July 16-August 15)
- Student (Member) – $75
- Student (Non-Member) – $150
- Regular (Member) – $350
- Regular (Non-Member) – $450
On-Site Registration
- Student (Member) – $100
- Student (Non-Member) – $200
- Regular (Member) – $400
- Regular (Non-Member) – $500
Registration Process and Link
To register, you will need to select the proper category of registration and your EHA membership status. Be sure to explore the various events and extras you would like to add to your registration.
Once you make all of your choices, you will choose PayPal or Credit/Debit Card as your payment method and follow the directions from that point. Please note that you are not required to have a PayPal account if you process your payment as a guest by choosing the Credit/Debit Card option.
Click HERE to register.
Note: Students have extra options like the graduate student dinner and job workshop. Be sure to select those if you intend to join. They are free, but require registration.
Tours and Special Events
We have 2 tours this year. Both tours are Friday morning and bus transportation will be provided. Learn more about these tours by clicking the links below.
Special Events
Job Market Workshop – Friday, September 18, 10am-12pm
This workshop is for graduate students and recent grads looking for advice and guidance for the upcoming job market. On this panel faculty will share advice for graduate students in economic history, and job market candidates, and answer any questions that students may have. Also good for students who are going on the market in the coming years.
Graduate Student Dinner – Friday, September 18, 7-9pm
All graduate students are encouraged and welcome to attend. We will have a few senior scholars to chat with you, but mostly this is an opportunity to network with one another. The dinner location will be announced closer to the conference dates.
Poster Session (Sponsored by Brill) – Friday 12:45-5:00pm; Saturday 8:30am-5:15pm
Graduate student posters will be available most of the day Friday and all-day Saturday. Please visit and discuss these posters with the students. Students will be present for discussion during breaks throughout the program. Coffee breaks will be held there as well, so grab a cup and chat. CLICK HERE for a list of posters to be presented.
Local Restaurants and Attractions
More information coming soon…