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September 21-24, 2023, Registration Opening Soon
Hangar Hotel
Fredericksburg, Texas
Registration Fees
| Until September 1 | September 1 and after | |
| JWHA Member & Non-member Spouse $125 Non-Member $175 Students $125 Members Streaming $50 Non-Member Streaming $75 Bus Tour $50 Presidential Banquet $50 |
JWHA Member & Non-member Spouse $175 Non-Member $225 Students $125 Members Streaming $50 Non-Member Streaming $75 Bus Tour $70 Presidential Banquet $70 |
Conference Venue Guest Rooms
A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference venue, Hangar Hotel. Reservations may be made by call the hotel directly, 830.997.9990 and ask for the John Whitmer Historical Association block to receive the guaranteed rate:
Sunday – Thursday $129 a night
Friday – Saturday $169 a night
All hotel rooms offer one king bed and are non-smoking, no pets, no children under 18.
Room Reservations Close August 21, 2023.
Visit the Hangar Hotel website.
Additional Guest Rooms Block
An additional block of guest rooms has been reserved at the Inn on Barons Creek, close to the conference venue. Reservations may be made by calling the Inn directly, 830.990.9202 and ask for the John Whitmer Historical Association block to receive the guaranteed rate:
Thursday $119 a night, double queen
Friday – Saturday $179 a night, double queen
Room Reservations Close August 21, 2023.
View Agenda at a Glance
Conference Featured Speakers
Historical Sites Tours
Presidential Address & Banquet
The Presidential Address & Banquet will be held Saturday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. JWHA President Casey Paul Griffiths will present Saints in Space!
Hymn Fest
Sunday, September 24 we will celebrate with our traditional hymn fest lead by Brian Hales.
Historic Hymns of the Restoration, including Lyman Wight’s 1847 Hymnal
The 2023 JWHA Sunday Hymn Fest will include historical songs you’ve never sung before, including one from the Lyman Wight 1847 hymnal with lyrics by Austin A. Cowles! Hymns from the major branches of the Restoration will be sung and enjoyed in this musical service for all attendees. Come even if you just want to listen, enjoy the lyrics, and learn more about their historical contexts.
Scholarships
JWHA offers scholarships to currently enrolled students. While preference may be given to undergraduates and first-time presenters, graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Learn about the opportunities available for students to participate in the celebration.
Fundraising Auctions
The silent auction has been a staple of the conference for years, once again we will hold our silent auction. The success of the auction depends on the generosity of our donors. Start your search now for items you want to donate then click here and complete the donations form before the conference.
In addition to the silent auction, we will hold an on-line auction featuring some unique experience opportunities for the winning bidder. The silent auction will open the week of the conference and close Saturday along with the silent auction.
