The Society for Women and the Civil War
Presents
The Conference on Women and the Civil War 2023
“Women of the Valley”
July 2023
Presents
The Conference on Women and the Civil War 2023
“Women of the Valley”
July 2023
For the past twenty-five years, the Society for Women and the Civil War has proudly hosted its annual conference focused on the lives of women during the period of 1861-1865, both in the United States and the Confederate States. Each year, SWCW invites professional and amateur historians, scholars, members of the Society, and members of the public to join us in celebrating women’s contributions to our country's history during the Civil War. The conference is noted for showcasing original and innovative research.
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Call for Presentation Proposals
The Society invites proposals for presentations examining the lives, service and contributions of Civil War-era women in the Shenandoah regional cultural area during intervals of peace, military campaigning, and occupation. It particularly welcomes presentations on the roles of women in agriculture; women replacing male labor on farms, in business, in education, and in transportation; the means by which educational systems continued despite disruptions; the effects of occupation on society and the economy; the protection and preservation of civilian resources during military campaigning and occupation; the impact of occupation and military rule upon civilians; defense of homes and property, and resistance against occupation; the roles of religious congregations in community assistance; relationships and interaction between different sociological groups in the area; women pacifists during the war; and the effects of technology upon women during the war. Proposals for presentations regarding other relevant topics will be welcomed for consideration.
The Society invites proposals for presentations examining the lives, service and contributions of Civil War-era women in the Shenandoah regional cultural area during intervals of peace, military campaigning, and occupation. It particularly welcomes presentations on the roles of women in agriculture; women replacing male labor on farms, in business, in education, and in transportation; the means by which educational systems continued despite disruptions; the effects of occupation on society and the economy; the protection and preservation of civilian resources during military campaigning and occupation; the impact of occupation and military rule upon civilians; defense of homes and property, and resistance against occupation; the roles of religious congregations in community assistance; relationships and interaction between different sociological groups in the area; women pacifists during the war; and the effects of technology upon women during the war. Proposals for presentations regarding other relevant topics will be welcomed for consideration.
Potential speakers should submit by electronic means:
Submissions will be evaluated principally upon the following criteria:
- A synopsis of the presentation, not more than three (3) pages. The synopsis must indicate why the presentation is related to the conference theme. It must also include a description of visual and physical aids used to illustrate and highlight the presentation, and identify the technology required to use the aids.
- A bibliography of the sources used, with an emphasis on the primary sources.
- A personal biography of not more than two (2) pages, including a listing of credentials, prior presentations (if any), publications (if any), and contact information. Links to on-line presentations made previously are considered quite useful.
Submissions will be evaluated principally upon the following criteria:
- Originality of the topic.
- Relevancy of the topic to the lives and efforts of women in the Civil War era and to the conference theme.
- Quality of research, highlighting the use of primary sources.
- Quality of the presentation, including the use of visual aids.
- Presentation ability of the speaker.
- Anticipated attendee interest level for the topic.
- Originality of the presentation.
Please send submissions,
and any questions or inquiries, to:
[email protected]
ATTN: 2022 Conference Speaker Proposals.
NEW DATE!!!
All submissions must be RECEIVED
by 15 November 2021.
Presentation submission indicates willingness to speak if selected by the SWCW conference committee. In December 2021, the Society will contact all individuals who submitted proposals.
Those chosen to make presentations will receive an all-inclusive complimentary conference registration, including on-site luxury hotel lodging for the Friday and Saturday night of the conference. Those selected who have published books on Civil War themes are invited to set up tables for book sales and signings – without fee. Speakers will also be provided with a one-year courtesy membership in SWCW. Speakers are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the conference.
If a presentation is selected, the information provided by the speaker will be included in the conference binder. The speaker may also be invited to have the presentation recorded and to contribute the speaker’s summary to a follow-on issue of the Society’s scholarly journal, At Home and in the Field.
and any questions or inquiries, to:
[email protected]
ATTN: 2022 Conference Speaker Proposals.
NEW DATE!!!
All submissions must be RECEIVED
by 15 November 2021.
Presentation submission indicates willingness to speak if selected by the SWCW conference committee. In December 2021, the Society will contact all individuals who submitted proposals.
Those chosen to make presentations will receive an all-inclusive complimentary conference registration, including on-site luxury hotel lodging for the Friday and Saturday night of the conference. Those selected who have published books on Civil War themes are invited to set up tables for book sales and signings – without fee. Speakers will also be provided with a one-year courtesy membership in SWCW. Speakers are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the conference.
If a presentation is selected, the information provided by the speaker will be included in the conference binder. The speaker may also be invited to have the presentation recorded and to contribute the speaker’s summary to a follow-on issue of the Society’s scholarly journal, At Home and in the Field.