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TAS Annual Meeting in Denton   October 2 - 4, 2026



The 97th Annual Meeting of the Texas Archeological Society will be hosted by the North Texas Archeological Society (NTAS)
The meeting will be held at the Gateway Center at the University of North Texas in Denton  

Dr. C. Reid Ferring is the Friday Night Public Forum speaker, sharing insights from his long career of archeological research in North Texas and the southern Plains.  


The Saturday evening banquet address will be delivered by Myles Miller, whose work in Texas archeology and interpretation has helped bring the region’s archeological heritage to a wide audience.


CALL FOR PAPERS

LODGING

REGISTRATION

TAS encourages presentations by avocational, student, academic, and professional archeologists on any topic of archeological interest. 

All presenters must be TAS members and be registered for the Annual Meeting

Symposia Abstracts Deadline is
August 1, 2026

General Session Paper and Poster Abstracts Deadline is August 15, 2026

Submit all abstracts as email attachments. Abstracts must include:  

  • Paper/Symposium/Poster (pick one)
  • Title; Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
  • Abstract for each symposium and presentation (150 words maximum)

email your abstract to program co-chairs Christopher Goodmaster and Jimmy Barrera

am-programs@txarch.org

SYMPOSIA

  • May pertain to any archeological topic, region, major project, and/or period
  • Organized as paper or poster presentations
  • Paper symposia are allotted two hours per five presenters, with a five-presenter minimum
  • Paper symposia organizers may specify the order of papers and their length
  • Poster symposia are allotted at least four hours per symposium, with no minimum poster limit

GENERAL PAPER SESSIONS

  • May pertain to any archeological topic, region, major project, and/or period
  • General session paper presentations will be limited to 15 minutes, a limit that will be strictly enforced

GENERAL POSTER SESSIONS

  • May pertain to any archeological topic, region, major project, and/or period
  • General poster sessions will be allotted at least four hours per session
  • Posters will be wall-mounted, so no easels or rigid backing materials are necessary
  • Appropriate mounting adhesives will be provided at the venue

OTHER PRESENTATION FORMATS

  • Other presentation formats such as panel discussions, demonstrations, and workshops may be submitted for approval 
  • Proposals and abstracts for other presentation formats must be submitted by August 1, 2026

Meeting rooms will be equipped with projectors and laptop computers; additional audiovisual needs may be accommodated given prior notice. Contact the Program Co-Chairs with questions about submission dates, formats, and/or equipment. 

Christopher Goodmaster and Jimmy Barrera
TAS 97th Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs

am-programs@txarch.org


All hotels are located along the I-35 corridor approximately 5–10 minutes from the conference venue at the Gateway Center. Attendees are encouraged to book early, as room blocks are limited and may sell out before the listed cutoff dates. 

All rates expire after the listed cutoff dates.

Courtyard by Marriott Denton
2800 Colorado Blvd, Denton, TX 76210

  • Rates: $129/night standard rooms
  • Cutoff Date: September 1, 2026
  • Breakfast: Not included
  • Phone: (940) 382-4600
  • Group Code: TAS
Courtyard Reservations

Hilton Garden Inn Denton
3110 Colorado Blvd, Denton, TX 76210

  • Rates: $116/night King Rooms (10 available); $120/night Double Queen Rooms (25 available)
  • Cutoff Date: September 11, 2026
  • Breakfast: $8 breakfast voucher provided at check-in
  • Phone: 1-800-HILTONS
  • Group Code: 907

Hilton Garden Reservations

Homewood Suites by Hilton Denton
2907 Shoreline Dr, Denton, TX 76210

  • Rates: $135/night King Suites (30 available)
  • Cutoff Date: September 1, 2026
  • Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast included
  • Group Code: 2026 Texas Archeologist Society Annual Meeting

Homewood Suites Reservations

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Denton South
3180 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76210

  • Rates: $139/night Double Queen Rooms (30 available); $149/night King Rooms (10 available)
  • Cutoff Date: September 2, 2026
  • Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast included
  • Group Code: TAS 2026

Phone reservation recommended
(877) 666-3243

Holiday Inn Reservations


Meeting registration will open online in mid June, following the TAS Field School.

Registration Rates

  • Member Registration — $90
  • Student Member Registration — $40
  • Nonmember Registration — $110
  • Student Nonmember Registration — $45

Information on tours and extracurricular activities will be announced during registration.


Call for Volunteers... Artifact ID!
Anyone interested in assisting with artifact identification for the Friday Night Public Forum should contact am-organizer@txarch.org



Texas Archeological Society

tasoffice@txarch.org

512-265-5324


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