Texas Oral History Association 2025 Conference

We’re thrilled to invite you back for the Texas Oral History Association (TOHA) 2025 Annual Conference, taking place September 5–6, 2025, on the beautiful campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas!

This year’s conference promises engaging sessions, dynamic presentations, and meaningful conversations that explore the power and practice of oral history in Texas and beyond. Don't miss out on the chance to engage in lively discussions, attend informative sessions, and explore the rich tapestry of Texas history. Whether you're a seasoned oral historian or just starting out, this conference offers something for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

Students, use code "TOHA25Stu" for a special discount!

TOHA 2025 Conference Workshop

Step into the interviewer’s chair in this interactive, hands-on workshop designed for oral historians at every level. Guided by experienced practitioners, participants will conduct and observe real-time oral history interviews, gaining practical experience while receiving expert feedback. The session will also address how to navigate nuanced moments during interviews—such as sensitive topics, unexpected turns in conversation, and managing interview dynamics.

Due to equipment availability and the highly interactive nature of the session, space is limited. Early sign-up is encouraged.

Friday Conference Social

Experience Waco’s sweetest story like never before with a special TOHA-exclusive tour of Waco's iconic Dr Pepper Museum. From the drink’s quirky beginnings to its place in Texas pop-culture, you’ll hear fascinating stories that aren’t part of the regular tour.

Bonus: Your ticket includes a glass bottle of Dr Pepper to take home!

When: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Only $10 per person

Spots are limited!

TOHA 2025 Conference Special

We’re excited to welcome our friends from Humanities Texas for this special session highlighting the grants and resources available to oral historians and researchers across the state. They’ll also share practical tips for crafting a strong grant proposal. This session is included with your conference registration.

For over 50 years, Humanities Texas has awarded more than 5,000 grants in 400 Texas communities supporting a wide range of public humanities programs, including lectures, oral history projects, museum exhibitions, teacher institutes, reading programs, and documentary films.

The Texas Oral History Association is extremely grateful for the support of TOHA 2025's partners and sponsors, Baylor University and the Institute for Oral History.

Baylor University was founded in 1845, making it the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. A private Christian research university, Baylor is classified as an R1 institution and serves more than 20,000 students across a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

This conference will be the fourteenth annual gathering of the Texas Oral History Association and marks an exciting return to central Texas. TOHA is proud to partner with Baylor’s Institute for Oral History (BUIOH), the institutional home for TOHA, the executive office of the Oral History Association, and a supporter of this year’s conference.

Founded in 1970, the Baylor University Institute for Oral History is one of the oldest and most respected university-based oral history programs in the nation. BUIOH preserves the lived experiences of individuals and communities through high-quality recorded interviews, advancing both scholarly research and public understanding of the past. Its mission has long been to teach, research, and practice oral history at the highest level and to support community-based oral history initiatives across Texas and beyond. 2025 marks 55 years of BUIOH, and we are excited to celebrate this at our conference.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cashion Academic Center, 1401 South 4th Street, Waco, United States