The first Caddo Conference was held in 1946 on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Now more than 60 years later, the Caddo Conference is still going strong, and the 2010 Caddo Conference will be the 52^nd meeting. The Caddo Conference is an informal organization of archaeologists (both professional and avocational), Caddo Indian peoples, historians, ethnohistorians, and others, that come together once a year (and rotating the meeting year to year between Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas) to learn more about current research on the native history and culture of the Caddo.  

      From its modest beginnings in 1993, the East Texas Archeological Conference (ETAC) has become an important, successful, and well-attended regional archaeological conference. At each conference, the current results of archaeological, ethnohistorical, and historical research projects conducted by professional and avocational archaeologists  in the general East Texas region are presented to an interested public. The 2010 ETAC is the 17^th that has been held over the years. The 1999 ETAC was also held in conjunction with the Caddo Conference.  

      The Caddo Journal and the Journal of Northeast Texas Archaeology regularly publish articles based on presentations at past Caddo Conferences and ETAC meetings.         

DATE:

March 18-20, 2010 

LOCATION:

Ornelas Activity Center

3402 Old Omen Rd.

University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, Texas

(Click for map of location)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 

    The registration fee for the conference is: $20.00 (either before the conference or at the door)                 

(Download a registration form)

CALL FOR PAPERS: 

     Papers are invited on the archaeology, history, and culture of the   Caddo Indians. Please send paper titles and abstracts by January 31, 2010 to: Dr. Timothy K. Perttula tkp4747@aol.com  

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:

• Thursday: March 18th 7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m
   
  Reception/early registration at:
  
  Coyote Sam's Bar & Grille
  5424 Old Jacksonville Highway (FM 2493)
  Tyler, Texas 75703
  903.705.4278
  
  Snacks and cash bar will be provided during the reception, but come early for a great dinner.
  
  For more information about the restaurant, visit: http://www.coyotesamsbarandgrille.com
  

• Friday: March 19th 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m
  
  Conference registration, welcomes, paper presentations, book sales, and silent auction. 
  
  
• Saturday: March 20th 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m
  
  Paper presentations, book sales, silent auction, and business meeting.
  
  There will be dancing by members of the Caddo Culture Club at the Conference. Further details will be provided.

LODGING INFORMATION: 

        Sleep Inn & Suites

        5555 South Donnybrook Avenue

        Tyler, Texas 75703

        903.581.8646

        903.581.8376 (fax)

 Book your hotel by February 18th to receive $85.00 per  night rate for single and double bed hotel rooms at Sleep Inn & Suites.

 Ramada Inn and Conference Center

     We have arranged additional space at the Ramada Inn near UT-Tyler at exceptional rates. The hotel is about 2 miles from the conference location and conveniently near several restaurants.

    To book a room just call or email the hotel:
903.593.3600 or sales@ramadatyler.edu.

 Be sure to tell them you are with the East Texas Archeological Conference for the special $68 per night rate!

 -Special thanks to for providing photographs of Chief Long Hat's camp  and Caddo crafted pots as well as Mark Walters for contributing photographs of Caddo crafted pottery.