The Conference features scholarly papers by academics and advanced students on a variety of topics, especially in social history and military history, as well as regional topics regarding the Great Plains.
The society confers the Larry Rowen Remele Award annually to a member who has contributed significantly to the betterment of the organization.
The society is governed by a council, currently chaired by Dr. Lori Ann Lahlum of Minnesota State University - Mankato.
Previous locations and host institutions were: The 2019 meeting will take place in Brandon, Manitoba in conjunction with the Western Canadian Studies Conference.
The 2020 and 2021 meetings are planned for Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, respectively.