The Society of Civil War Historians
Society of Civil War Historians
Biennial Meeting
The Society of Civil War Historians inaugural meeting
The Union League, Philadelphia
June 15-17, 2008
The Society of Civil War Historians will host an academic conference from June 15 through 17, 2008, at the Union League in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This represents a new era for the Society, which will conduct a conference every other year. The goal of the conference is to promote the integration of social, military, political, and other forms of history on the Civil War era among historians, graduate students, and professionals who interpret history in museums, national parks, archives, and other public facilities.
* Call for Papers - Deadline to submit proposals has passed.
* List of Participants (pdf file)
* Schedule of Sessions (pdf file)
* Program (pdf file)
* Preregistration Form printable for mailing to 2008 SCWH Conference, Richards Civil War Era Center, 108 Weaver Building, University Park, PA 16802
*Academic Press tables are available for $250.00 per table and include an 8' skirted table, 2 chairs, receiving and storage of packages, and assistance with packages on set up day. (Press table registration form and additional details)
*Credit Card Registration for Academic Press Tables
* Ground Transportation from the Philadelphia International Airport
* The Union League Dress Code: The League’s dress code requires business casual attire for ladies and gentlemen. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt and slacks; turtleneck and mock-turtleneck shirts may be worn when accompanied by a suit jacket or sport coat. At no time are jeans, sneakers, athletic clothing, or shorts permitted in the League house, except when entering the Inn from the ground floor. The League reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone not adhering to the dress code.
* Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
