In this post, you will find more information about the upcoming 41st Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical & Historical Conference that will be taking place in Houston this coming October 1-3, 2020.
I will be there as a presenter and a vendor. I got two tables, to promote Las Villas del Norte and to sell my books. FYI: members of Las Villas del Norte get a 20% discount on all my books. Become a member today: https://www.lasvillasdelnorte.com/become-a-member/
Ok, now back to the conference.
The 41st Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference is the largest conference of its kind in the United States drawing researchers, authors, historians, genealogical and DNA vendors, amateurs and experts from across the country. This year it is being hosted by our good friends the Hispanic Genealogy Society of Houston.
There will be lectures and presentations on topics of Hispanic historical and genealogical significance. Featured tours will include visits to areas of historic interest in Harris County. Attendees can also browse vendor tables which include many authors, publishers, archivists, libraries and artisans. There will also be two evening receptions and a Banquet to close the conference. I will be one of those vendors.
Early registration for this event is $100 and ends this coming February 29, 2020. Afterwards it will jump to $125. So don't miss out take advantage of the early registration fee.
Below is the information for the hotel and afterwards are the links to register
Hotel Information
The Whitehall Hotel in Downtown Houston
The conference this year will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Saturday, October 3, 2020, at The Whitehall Hotel in Downtown Houston. We were able to secure a group rate of $149 per night. To reserve a room follow the "Hotel Reservation" button below. If you would prefer to contact the hotel directly, please be sure to ask for the special rate for the 2020 Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference.
The Whitehall Houston
1700 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713)739-8800
Registration Information and Fees for 41st Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical & Historical Conference
Registration is per person for the 3 day conference:
- Early (through February 29, 2020): $100
- Regular (March 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020): $125
- Late (August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020): $150
- Walk-up (October 1, 2020 - October 3, 2020): $175
Use the button below to visit the Hispanic Genealogy Society of Houston's Official Conference page where you can register for the conference.
Information for Vendors and Exhibitors
The vendor tables are $75 each and you can get one through the official registration page using the above button.
We Are Cousins Meet Up and Photo
The Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston will provide a conference room in the evening so we all can meet up and talk to each other. We will also use this opportunity to take our annual picture. I still do not know what day it will be so join our Facebook Group to get up to date information during the conference.
Presenters, Speakers, and Program
Interested in presenting at this conference? Questions about the program or speakers? Please contact Sandra Arce Lopez at [email protected] or (979) 864-0605 for additional information.
I am trying to register, but the link keeps bringing me back to this page. Can I register by phone?
Try again I fixed it a couple of days ago.