The 12th Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium

Stevenson Ridge will again host this coming symposium in Spotsylvania County. Stevenson Ridge offers elegant and historic lodging at one of their several historic cottages.

For more information contact Stevenson Ridge at 540-582-6263 or visit their website at: www.stevensonridge.net

This year’s theme is: Partnerships & Rivalries

Keynote Speakers

Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds

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Early Bird Tickets: $275.00

Regular Registration Tickets: $300.00

Regular Registration is available from January 1, 2026 until the event is sold out.

Early Bird Registration will be available through December 31, 2025.

• Full refunds are available through June 1, 2026, minus a $20 service charge
• June 1-June 30: 50% refund
• After July 1: No refunds

Stevenson Ridge: Home of this year’s Symposium, Stevenson Ridge offers elegant and historic lodging at one of their several historic cottages.  For more information contact Stevenson Ridge at 540-582-6263 or visit their website at: www.stevensonridge.net

Off-Site Hotels: There are many hotels in Fredericksburg, but reservations at a location in South Fredericksburg is recommended for easier travel to Stevenson Ridge.

The 12th Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium is being held in Northern Virginia. Traffic in this area of the I-95 corridor can be EXTREMELY heavy on Friday afternoons/evenings, especially if you are traveling in from the north. Please note this as you plan your trip.

Please contact us at emergingcivilwar@gmail.com with any questions that you may have.