May 27-30, 2026
Walla Walla, Washington and the Columbia River Plateau
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RegistrationColumbia River Plateau
May 27-30
Walla Walla, Washington
Conference Committee
Amanda Clark, Whitworth University, Dean of the Library & Special Programs
Phil Gruen, Washington State University, Professor of Architecture, co-chairs
The following is a working schedule and subject to some slight changes in time. All events occur at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, or depart from the hotel, with the exception of the Saturday evening Annual Meeting and Banquet which will be held at the Motor Co., just 2 blocks south of the hotel at 11 North Colville Street, Walla Walla.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Board Meeting
Registration
Wine Reception for early arrivals (separately ticketed event, not included in registration)
Marcus Whitman Hotel
6 West Rose Street
Walla Walla, Washington
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Continental Breakfast served in the Conference Lobby prior to Tour departures.
Lunch and Hors d'oeuvres at the Opening Keynote are included on each Thursday Tours. The entire conference will end the day together.
Thursday Field Bus Tours
Thursday Tour 1:
Thursday Tour 2:
Friday Tour: Pre-Manhattan Project Tour
Continental Breakfast served in the Conference Lobby prior to Tour departures.
Lunch and snacks at the last stop of the day are included on the Friday Tour. The entire conference will spend the day together.
Saturday Paper Sessions and Banquet
Continental Breakfast served in the Conference Lobby prior.
Paper and Poster Sessions will be held on Saturday at the Marcus Whitman Hotel.
Closing Banquet and Annual Meeting will be held at the The Motor Co.