Connections and Pathways through the Past

2018 OAS Symposium - Chatham-Kent

The OAS board of directors is happy to announce the date, location and theme of the 45th Annual OAS Symposium. This year’s symposium will be held at the Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Center, in Chatham, Ontario, from November 9-11, 2018.


At the door registration begins Friday, November 9 at noon


The conference will explore the theme of “Connections and Pathways through the Past.” Come and explore the historic “Forks” of the Thames River and MacGregor Creek, a meeting place for Indigenous people, War of 1812 battle site, connection point on the Underground Railroad and mecca of early Black settlement.

The Call for Papers is now active! - see here for details


Conference Venue:
Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Center
565 Richmond St, Chatham, ON




Conference Hotel: Holiday Inn Express - Chatham South
575 Richmond St, Chatham, ON

Conference Rate: $114/night; Group Code: OAS

Room block available until October 26, 2018



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