The 2026 Southern Anthropological Society will be held on the campus of Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
All participants must be registered for the meetings and be a member of SAS.
Call for Papers March 5-7, 2026, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina
Palmetto Perspectives: Shifting Cultural, Social, and Environmental Landscapes
The Southeastern part of the United States stands at a crossroads where history, identity, and ecology converge in dynamic ways. This year, the Southern Anthropological Society's annual conference will be held at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, and our call for papers, Palmetto Perspectives: Shifting Cultural, Social, and Environmental Landscapes, invites critical and creative engagement with the evolving narratives that shape our region and resonate beyond its borders. From transformations in social discourse to the shifting tides of cultural expression and environmental stewardship, this conference seeks to examine how communities navigate and influence change. We welcome topics from all subfields of anthropology as well as interdisciplinary scholarship, community perspectives, and new, or existing projects, that explore the intersections of tradition and innovation, resilience and vulnerability, and local and global connections. Together, we aim to cultivate dialogue that not only documents change, but imagines new possibilities for a sustainable, equitable, and culturally vibrant future.