SCFM2026 – “Witness to History: Place, Storytelling & Collective Memory”

SAVE THE DATE and make plans to join us September 9-11, 2026 for #SCFM2026 in Aiken, SC. Hosted by the Aiken County Historical Museum and the Savannah River Site Museum, this year’s conference theme is “Witness to History: Place, Storytelling, & Collective Memory.”

Call for SCFM2026 Session Proposals NOW OPEN!!!

*Due to a glitch in our submission “matrix”, the call for session proposals has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Please submit your proposals to [email protected]. Include the information from the form below and attach any supplemental materials to your email.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility.

Conference Host Hotel

The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Aiken is the  official #SCFM2026 host hotel!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY FOR SCFM2026! USE THE LINK BELOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SPECIAL SCFM ROOM BLOCK RATE: $144/NIGHT (plus applicable taxes & fees).

LAST DAY TO BOOK WITHIN THE ROOM BLOCK AT SPECIAL RATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME A 2026 CONFERENCE PARTNER!

Know an individual or institution that’s making a significant impact in the growth and success of SC museums? Nominate them for an award to honor their contributions and achievements!

Nominations close Friday, August 7, 2026.