OF DISCOVERIES
67th Annual Conference
of
The Society for the History of Discoveries
The Society for the History of Discoveries is excited to announce St. John's, Newfoundland, as the venue for the 67th Annual Conference of our group. We will be sponsored by Memorial University Library and will meet in at the Center for Newfoundland Studies. Conference Dates: July 29 – Aug 1, 2026 Please note that the Conference begins on Wednesday this year.
The Society for the History of Discoveries is excited to announce St. John's, Newfoundland, as the venue for the 67th Annual Conference of our group. We will be sponsored by Memorial University Library and will meet in at the Center for Newfoundland Studies.
Conference Dates: July 29 – Aug 1, 2026
Please note that the Conference begins on Wednesday this year.
Theme: Islands of Discovery
This interdisciplinary conference seeks to examine the multifaceted history and ongoing process of island exploration. We invite scholars from history, geography, cartography, maritime studies, and related fields to submit proposals that interrogate how islands and island encounters relate to global exploration, exchange, and discovery.
Wednesday, 29 July. Evening reception and presentation
Thursday, 30 July. Panels during the day, Annual Banquet in the evening
Friday, 31 July. Panels during the day
Saturday, 1 August. Optional tours/ excursions
This link connects to a Story Map presenting the St. John's area and its attractions, local venues,and general information on accommodations. St. Johns, Newfoundland, Information
For details on our Accommodations and the Annual Banquet, please use these two links:
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