Event Details

End: March 10, 2017
Contact: jhingso@ju.edu
More Info: http://www.floridaconferenceofhistorians.org

The Florida Conference of Historians (FCH) invites proposals for its 57th annual meeting to be held March 10-12, 2017 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, located in beautiful southwest Florida.  Faculty, independent historians, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates are all welcome.  The organization's name reflects the geographic location of its member institutions 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:

• Individual papers
• Panels
• Posters
• Media and Film

Important Deadlines:
Proposals are due by November 12, 2016
Hotel reservations at the conference rate are due by February 17, 2017
Advance registration deadline is March 4, 2017

Selected papers will be considered for publication in the FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians, the organization's peer-reviewed journal.  The FCH annual meeting also features several special events, such as local tours, film screenings, a banquet, and a keynote address.  Attending the sessions is free and open to the public!  Hosted by Florida Southwestern State College, the annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore southwest Florida and participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding regional history conferences!