Society of Civil War Historians
Biennial Meeting
The Society of Civil War Historians will host their third biennial academic conference at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 14 through 16, 2012. 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.
CONFERENCE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
* Call for Papers - CLOSED: All proposals must be submitted as one PDF file sent electronically to the Richards Center. Deadline for receipts of proposals is September 15, 2011.
* Program: Please contact the Richards Center if you have any corrections to the program.
* Highlights
*Conference registration form
* Membership to The Society of Civil War Historians.
* Credit Card Preregistration Secure Web Site: under eStore - George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center.
* Academic Press Tables (more information and registration form)
* Graduate Student Connections Committee: Events include a Friday lunch panel for graduate students only and a graduate student night out on Friday evening following the last session. Friday lunch will be sponsored by the Society of Civil War Historians; Friday night out will be the student's responsibility. Additional details and locations will be posted as they become available. Please be sure to indicate if you plan on attending either event on the registration form.
* Hotel: Hyatt Regency in Lexington, 401 West High Street, Lexington, Kentucky, USA 40507, Tel: (859) 253-1234, Fax: (859) 254-7430. Hyatt Regency conference rate is $109 Single/Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy plus tax. PLEASE NOTE: The Hyatt Regency only has rooms with king size beds available at this time; however, you can request roll-away beds in the king room if needed.
* Parking: Free outdoor self-parking provided at the Lexington Convention Center parking lot for overnight hotel guests. Overnight Valet Charge $20.00; Event Valet Charge $30.00; Day Use Valet Charge $15.00. with in and out privileges, will accommodate vans and RV's.
* Transportation: Courtesy car service is available to and from our hotel near Bluegrass airport Lexington, Kentucky on a complimentary basis from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., daily. A courtesy phone is available near the baggage claim area. Return times must be arranged through our guest department at the hotel. A blue or grey van bearing the insignia of Hyatt Regency Lexington provides service to our Lexington Bluegrass airport hotel. TAXI: Approximately $18; CITY LIMOUSINE: Approximately $9 per person.; LOCAL TRANSIT-SYSTEM: is approximately $1.00. Schedules are available at the hotel.
