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/East Texas Meeting 2025 – Texarkana, Texas
To register for the meeting, please fill out this Google Docs form.
The Combined 2025 Caddo Conference and East Texas Conference meeting will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana and Texarkana Convention Center from February 20th to February 22nd.
The cost for preregistration is $20, and the deadline for pre-registration is February 19th. Attendees may register in-person at the conference for $25, but will be accepted only as space allows.
The current program for the conference can be found here (PDF format).
The schedule for the conference is as follows:
Thursday, February 20
6:00 pm: Tejas Welcome Reception
This event is open to registered conference attendees, invited guests, and sponsors.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana
Attire: Casual
Menu: Light refreshments
Friday, February 21
8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Panel & Speaker Presentations
Speakers will present on a broad range of archeological topics.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana
Attire: Casual
Menu: Light Refreshments; Lunch on your own.
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6:00 pm: Reception hosted by Texas A & M – Texarkana
This event is open to registered conference attendees, invited guests, and sponsors.
Location: Texas A & M – Texarkana Campus
Attire: Business Casual
Menu: Light refreshments
Saturday, February 22
8:30 am to 3:00 pm: Panel & Speaker Presentations, Children’s Activities, and Vendors
On Saturday, members of the public are invited to join conference registrants, invited guests and sponsors and participate in the conference activities at no cost.
Speakers will present on a broad range of historical, archeological and cultural topics.
Children’s activities highlighting various aspects of Caddo culture will be available as well as an assortment of vendors featuring Caddo artwork and cultural information.
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3:00 pm: Caddo Dance and Song Performance
Members of the Caddo Culture Club will perform traditional tribal dances and music.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana
Attire: Casual
Menu: Light refreshments; Lunch on your own.
Conference Hotel Information
The hotel for the 66th Caddo Conference is the Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana. The address for the hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana
2910 South Cowhorn Creek Loop
Texarkana, Texas 75503
To book a room using the conference group rate, please use this link.
Conference Registration Fee: For those attending the upcoming Caddo Conference. Prices include a $1 processing fee for online transactions.
$20 for online pre-registration
Free for Caddo tribal members
$25 at conference, if not pre-registering (processing fee not included)
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:
| 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 |
| 1992: Bossier City, Louisiana |
