83rd Plains Anthropological Conference
Lincoln, Nebraska
October 21-24, 2026

 

 

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

We are thrilled to bring the 2026 Plains Anthropological Conference back to Lincoln for the 26th time, and first time in a decade! This 83rd annual meeting is co-hosted by the Nebraska State Historical Society (State Archeology Office), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (School of Global Integrative Studies & Center for Great Plains Studies), National Park Service (Midwest Archeological Center), Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, and Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma. Keep an eye on this page in the coming months for more details about conference programs, tours, and events.

Questions about conference activities, sponsorship inquiries, or solicitation of conference sessions, workshops, or symposia may be directed to Dave Williams (dave.williams@nebraska.gov).

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

More details coming soon.

 

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS AND HOTEL

The 83rd Annual Meeting will be held October 21–24, 2026 at the Graduate by Hilton Lincoln (141 North 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508), right on the edge of the historic Haymarket district in downtown Lincoln.

You can begin making room reservations now to secure the conference hotel rate of $129.00 per night (plus taxes and fees; parking included). Book online (Plains Anthropological Society 2026 Annual Conference) or call 402-475-4011 and request the Plains Anthropological Society conference rate by September 22, 2026, to secure your room.

Additional conference hotel amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, snack and coffee shop, and free Wi-Fi.

 

PARKING

Parking is available at the Graduate by Hilton Lincoln and is included at no extra charge with rooms booked at the conference rate. If you are unable to secure a room at the conference rate, onsite parking is $23.00 per day. EV charging is also available.

There are also numerous parking garages within the immediate vicinity of the conference hotel. The following links detail various parking options.

https://downtownlincoln.org/get-around/by-car/parking

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Urban-Development/Park-and-Go/Find-Parking

 

DINING

Many dining options are available within walking distance of the conference hotel. The following links provide information on many restaurants in the area.

 

AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION

Travelers have two options for flying to and from Nebraska. Generally, it is more economical to fly into Omaha, but we recommend checking flights and comparing prices for the best options.

Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, NE (airport code: LNK) http://www.lincolnairport.com/ 

Eppley International Airport, Omaha, NE (airport code: OMA) http://www.flyoma.com/ 

Multiple ground transportation options are available from the Lincoln airport, including car rentals, vans, taxis, buses, and ride sharing services (Uber and Lyft). For more information about ground transportation, check out https://lincolnairport.com/ground-transportation/. 

Ground transportation from Eppley International Airport can be found at https://www.flyoma.com/ground-transportation/. For shuttles between Omaha and Lincoln, check out http://www.omalink.com/. 

While you’re in Lincoln, you can easily get around town to view some of the many public art exhibits, museums, shops, and even the Nebraska State Capitol. The following link provides information on getting around by foot, bike, bus, or car. https://downtownlincoln.org/get-around

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT LINCOLN

Visit Lincoln (Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau): http://lincoln.org/

Downtown Lincoln Association: http://downtownlincoln.org/

Lincoln Haymarket: http://lincolnhaymarket.org/

 

INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND VENDORS

More details coming soon.