American Society for the History of Rhetoric

Here are a few glimpses of ASHR's reception at RSA Portland - we gathered at Huber's Cafe, the oldest still-operating restaurant in Portland. A fitting venue!

Would you like to be part of the most current conversations in the history of rhetoric. Our book panels are excellent spaces to be in! ASHR's second book panel will be at 9:30 tomorrow in the Council suites

On Saturday, May 23, we will gather to celebrate the newest books published in the history of rhetoric! 8:00-9:15 am in the Council suites!

Our final panel of the 2026 Symposium will be at 10:15 at Pavillion East in the Portland Hilton!

ASHR's Spotlight Panel on Friday is a "cannot miss"! Join us as we reflect with rhetorical scholars across the field on "Rhetorical History's Past, Present, and Future"

We're excited to welcome you to Day 2 of the ASHR symposium at RSA. We have coffee, exciting panels, and conversations on rhetoric - the makings of a perfect day! Come join us on May 22. Location: Pavilion East, Portland Hilton. See less

We will close out on Thursday with our third panel of the day - Genres Neglected and New!

Our second panel of the day on May 21, "Rereading Rhetorical History and the History of Rhetoric," will continue the conversation on all things rhetoric and history! Join us at the Portland Hilton's Pavilion East.

One week to go! Mark your calendars -- our panel "On History, Memory, and Methods" will kick off the ASHR symposium at RSA on May 21!

Attending RSA? Don't forget to drop by the ASHR social reception and happy hour on Thursday, May 21! Huber's Cafe is located in the Portland downtown area -- see you there!