Call for Papers!
The Florida Conference of Historians (FCH) invites proposals for its 60th annual meeting on February 28-29, 2020 at Florida Gateway College, located in Lake City. Faculty, independent scholars, graduate students, and undergraduates are all welcome. The organization's name reflects the geographic location of its annual meeting and does not reflect any limitation on subject matter. Organizers are accepting proposals on any and all areas of historical inquiry in the following categories:
Important Deadlines:
Proposals are due by December 1, 2019 (NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!)
Hotel reservations at the conference rate are due by January 21, 2020
Advance registration deadline is February 21, 2020
Those who present individual papers at the annual meeting may submit their work to the FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians, the organization's peer-reviewed journal. Papers published in the journal are eligible to compete for prizes in several categories: the Thomas M. Campbell Award ($250 for the best Professional level paper, including faculty and independent scholars), the Blaine T. Blaine Browne Award ($150 for the best Graduate Student level paper), and the J. Calvitt Clarke III Award ($100 for the best Undergraduate Student level). We will also feature the new Douglas Astolfi Award ($50 for the best Poster). The FCH annual meeting also features several special events, such as local tours, film screenings, a banquet, and a keynote address. Non-participants may attend the sessions for free, but we ask that you pay a Guest registration fee if you plan to attend the keynote address, banquet, and other catered events.
Hosted by Florida Gateway College, the annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore Florida's panhandle region and participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding regional history conferences!
The Florida Conference of Historians is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For additional information or inquiries, contact the President-Elect, Dr. Sean McMahon (sean.mcmahon@fgc.edu). You may also contact Dr. Jesse Hingson, Treasurer, by e-mail jhingso@ju.edu or by phone, 904-256-7215.
- Individual papers
- Panels
- Posters
- Media and Film
Important Deadlines:
Proposals are due by December 1, 2019 (NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!)
Hotel reservations at the conference rate are due by January 21, 2020
Advance registration deadline is February 21, 2020
Those who present individual papers at the annual meeting may submit their work to the FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians, the organization's peer-reviewed journal. Papers published in the journal are eligible to compete for prizes in several categories: the Thomas M. Campbell Award ($250 for the best Professional level paper, including faculty and independent scholars), the Blaine T. Blaine Browne Award ($150 for the best Graduate Student level paper), and the J. Calvitt Clarke III Award ($100 for the best Undergraduate Student level). We will also feature the new Douglas Astolfi Award ($50 for the best Poster). The FCH annual meeting also features several special events, such as local tours, film screenings, a banquet, and a keynote address. Non-participants may attend the sessions for free, but we ask that you pay a Guest registration fee if you plan to attend the keynote address, banquet, and other catered events.
Hosted by Florida Gateway College, the annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore Florida's panhandle region and participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding regional history conferences!
The Florida Conference of Historians is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For additional information or inquiries, contact the President-Elect, Dr. Sean McMahon (sean.mcmahon@fgc.edu). You may also contact Dr. Jesse Hingson, Treasurer, by e-mail jhingso@ju.edu or by phone, 904-256-7215.
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