Updated August 20, 2026: We posted the recordings of our livestream. This year we livestreamed the opening and a few of the sessions thanks to Phil, who was photographing, and Mary, who was your guide. In the coming weeks we will also post the full videos of all of the sessions the way we do every year. Links to those will appear with each session on the Speakers and Sessions page.

Updated August 13, 2026: Did you attend History Camp Boston 2026? If you have feedback or suggestions, please send e-mail to Boston@HistoryCamp.org.

Here’s one comment we just received:

“Greetings from the West Coast. Now that the History Camp Boston 2026 smoke has cleared, I did want to take the time to send my praise for what, for me, was a spectacular day in Boston. Organizing it must have been a bear, so congratulations, a job well done. Very professional. I guess it comes from doing it for twelve years, but the communications sent out, and the pace, was exceptional. Everything was pre-briefed. As I said before, Jessica sent out answers to questions which I had not even formed yet…but would have. Anyway, I hope to take part next year and anxiously await submitting for HCB2027.” — Mike D.

Updated August 10, 2026: Interested in speaking at History Camp Boston 2027? This page has everything you need to know and the form to complete to submit your talk.

Friday, August 7, 2026 @ 7 pm

Friends of History Camp Reception

Invitation-only reception for Friends of History Camp 2026 held at an interesting historic venue—consider becoming a “Friend.” [Add-on a Friends of History Camp donation when registering for History Camp.]

Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ 8:00 am–5:30 pm

History Camp Boston

New: We will livestream History Camp beginning around 8:30 am Saturday. Thanks to Phil Lupsiewic, who has also livestreamed History Camp for several years, and to Mary Adams, who is going to be your guide to History Camp Boston 2026 for the day.

August 1, 2026: Schedule added to the Speakers and Sessions page. July 27, 2026 update: We are sold out. This is the largest History Camp ever and we can’t wait to see you.  — Lee Spend a Saturday with some of the most interesting people in history. History Camp is a casual conference that brings together adults from all walks of life. Last year’s History Camp Boston 2025 brought together 400 people from 27 states for more than 50 sessions plus tables from authors and history organizations. Updated May 23: Speakers and sessions published >

• Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Directions, transportation, and lodging information
• Doors Open—8:00 am, light welcome breakfast and coffee/tea served
• Exhibit Hall and Vendors—8:00 am–3:30 pm
• Lunch—12:15 pm–1:30 pm; On your own or join us for a catered lunch (additional ticket fee, add-on when registering)
• Sessions + Schedule— A grid with all sessions will be available about three weeks before History Camp.

If you love history, you’ll love History Camp!

Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

New Multimedia Program at Old South Meeting House: Ruckus!

Revolutionary Spaces, which operates both the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, has recently installed a major multimedia program unlike anything you’ve seen in any historic site. Tonight, they are extending to History Camp attendees the opportunity to see the program and learn about how it came about, hosted by Nat Sheidley, Executive Director. This video, starting at 0:33, gives you an idea of size and scope of the effort. The fee is $10. Reservations can be made here or at the door if you have some form of electronic payment.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 (Various times throughout the day)

Sunday Historic Site Tours

Select a specially designed tour for Sunday when you register. (There is an additional fee for the tours.)