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Symposium Spotlight: 2023’s Theme Will Be…
1863: The Great Task Before Us The Ninth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium will be hosted at Stevenson Ridge (Spotsylvania, Virginia) on August 4-6, 2023. We’ll be focusing on 1863 and some of the most pivotal events of that year of the American Civil War. Stay tuned this autumn for more details about our speaker […]
Read more...2022 Symposium Recap
We had a wonderful 2022 Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge this past weekend. “You all nailed it,” one of our attendees said on a feedback form. “Can’t wait for next year.” More than one person said “Best Symposium ever!” We have to admit, we were pretty stoked. Here are some of the highlights […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: Traffic Alert!
If you’re traveling to our Symposium… The Eighth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium is being held in Northern Virginia this coming weekend. 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. There are numerous routes to get […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: Book Sales and ECW Swag at the Symposium
One thing the symposium is never short on is books. Whether it’s the latest offerings from our cadre of ECW historians or a treasure from our used book sale, you’re sure to leave Stevenson Ridge with several new volumes for your home library. And after a year spent burning through our ‘to read’ stack, we’re […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: 2022 Raffle!
It’s safe to say that the raffle at the ECW Symposium has become a tradition! This year we’re working on some delicious gift baskets, unique book bundles, great touring opportunities, and more. As in the past, you’ll be able to add your tickets specifically for the items of interest to you and better your chances […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: Zachery A. Fry Rounds Out Symposium Lineup
Emerging Civil War has a deep well of talent. When historian Sean Chick had an unavoidable scheduling conflict, we didn’t have to look far to take his place in our upcoming symposium lineup. While we’ll miss Sean, we’re thrilled to announce that Zachery A. Fry has stepped in to round out symposium lineup. Zachery A. […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: Great “What Ifs” Interview
Interested in knowing more about our particular approach to “What Ifs”? In April, Brian Matthew Jordan and Chris Mackowski sat down with the Civil War Roundtable Congress for a talk about the latest ECW book Great What Ifs of the American Civil War (Savas Beatie, 2022). Check out their program here: A few tickets still […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: 2022 Symposium Schedule Release!
We are thrilled to announce the schedule for our upcoming Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge! We have put together a slate of outstanding historians, panel discussions, and a battlefield tour. We will have a dozen historians on-hand signing books, raffles, and the networking and camaraderie like only Emerging Civil War can offer. If […]
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: A Horse Named Rienzi
With less two months remaining until our symposium, several of our authors further explore topics relating to their ‘What If’ theme. Today, Sarah Kay Bierle shares a little about General Sheridan’s famous horse… Meet Rienzi. That’s right, the old war horse was subjected to taxidermy after his death in 1878 and now resides on display […]
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