Members receive the Caddo Archeology Journal (CAJ) annually.The Caddo Conference Organization holds an annual meeting where papers and posters of Caddo archaeology, history, and culture are presented. All members are welcomed and encouraged to submit a paper or poster.
The membership and conference registration form can be downloaded here. Members can also join or renew their membership or pay the conference registration fee by using Paypal.
Caddo Conference/Louisiana Archaeological Society Meeting 2026 – Natchitoches, Louisiana
The combined 2026 Caddo Conference and Louisiana Archaeological Society meeting will be held at Northwestern State University from March 27th to 28th.
Abstracts may be submitted through this form: here; the deadline for abstracts is March 13, but submissions may close early if enough presentations are received.
The cost for preregistration is $30, and the deadline for pre-registration has not been set. Attendees may register in-person at the conference, but will be accepted only as space allows. PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
The tentative program is as follows:
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM: Speaker Presentations & Posters
Speakers will present on a broad range of archaeological topics. Silent auction will be
open.
Location: Student Union Ballroom, Northwestern State University
Attire: Casual
Menu: Light refreshments; lunch provided.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Speaker Presentations & Posters
Speakers will present on a broad range of archaeological topics. Silent auction will be
open.
Location: Student Union Ballroom, Northwestern State University
Attire: Casual
Menu: Light refreshments; lunch on your own.
3:30 to 5:00 PM: Caddo Turkey Dance
Members of the Caddo Culture Club will perform traditional dances and songs.
Location: Student Union Ballroom
Attire: Casual
Conference Registration Fee: For those attending the upcoming Caddo Conference. Prices include a $1 processing fee for online transactions.
$30 for online pre-registration
Free for Caddo tribal members
CCO Annual Dues: For those who would like to be members of the Caddo Conference and receive a hard copy of our yearly journal. Prices include a $1 processing fee for online transactions.
$31 for individual members
$21 for student members
$21 for Caddo tribal members
$41 for families
$71 for institutional subscribers
Donate to Caddo Conference Organization
A PDF of the program and abstracts for select meetings are available below.
Previous Meeting Locations:
| 2026: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1992: Bossier City, Louisiana |
| 2025: Texarkana, Texas | 1991: Nacogdoches, Texas |
| 2024: Fayetteville, Arkansas | 1990: Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| 2023: Hochatown, Oklahoma | 1989: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 2022: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1988: Dallas, Texas |
| 2021: Cancelled due to COVID Pan. | 1987: Bossier City, Louisiana |
| 2020: Tyler, Texas | 1986: Little Rock, Arkansas |
| 2019: Conway, Arkansas | 1985: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 2018: Idabel, Oklahoma | 1984: Nacogdoches, Texas |
| 2017: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1983: Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| 2016: Nacogdoches, Texas | 1982: Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| 2015: Arkadelphia, Arkansas | 1981: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 2014: Tyler, Texas | 1980: Texarkana, Arkansas |
| 2013: Tulsa, Oklahoma | 1979: Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| 2012: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1978: Nacogdoches, Texas |
| 2011: Ft. Smith, Arkansas | 1977: Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| 2010: Tyler, Texas | 1976: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 2009: Norman, Oklahoma | 1975: College Station, Texas |
| 2008: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1974: Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| 2007: Magnolia, Arkansas | 1973: Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| 2006: Nacogdoches, Texas | 1972: Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 2005: Norman, Oklahoma | 1971: Austin, Texas |
| 2004: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1970: Magnolia, Arkansas |
| 2003: Arkadelphia, Arkansas | 1968: Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| 2002: Nacogdoches, Texas | 1967: Dallas, Texas |
| 2001: Norman, Oklahoma | 1966: Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| 2000: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1965: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 1999: Jefferson, Texas | 1963: Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| 1998: Arkadelphia, Arkansas | 1962: Austin, Texas |
| 1997: Norman, Oklahoma | 1958: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 1996: Natchitoches, Louisiana | 1957: Shreveport, Louisiana |
| 1995: Austin, Texas | 1952: Norman, Oklahoma |
| 1994: Fayetteville, Arkansas | 1950: Shreveport, Louisiana |
| 1993: Norman, Oklahoma | 1946: Norman, Oklahoma |
A “Current Research on Caddo Archeology” symposium was held at the Texas Archeological Society meeting in Tyler, October 27, 2012. Eight presentations highlighted the diversity seen across the Caddo Area from the perspective of archeological sites in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Pictured after the session are several of the participants: George Avery, Ann Early, Duncan McKinnon, Tom Middlebrook, Morris Jackson, Mary Beth Trubitt, Amanda Regnier, and Elsbeth Dowd (left to right). (photo courtesy Mary Beth Trubitt)
