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I'd hoped that someone who wasn't a presenter would start this thread, but -- I can't wait any longer!
The Conference, as usual, was great. I learned about aspects of 1860's history about which I hadn't a clue -- for example, Mr. Whiteman's great presentation about the Roswell GA mill workers. Imagine hundreds of women, children, and men being declared traitors and imprisoned without any sort of trial whatsoever! Sheds a whole new light on Guantanamo detainees.....
Also enjoyed
* a wonderful presentation / concert on the role of the brass band in 1850's-60's America -- interesting and tuneful as well- from the Indiana (Pennsylvania) Brass Band
* a fascinating , if a bit macabre, presentation by Kay Cogswell on symbolism in funerary and monumental art
* a well-researched look at the material culture of Adams County, PA, as it related to what was worn by folks and how they acquired it, by Karin Bohleke
* some incredible sleuthing to find clues to "what's in this picture" from an expert on photography, particularly in Baltimore , by Ross Kelbaugh
* a detailed look at what was on the grocer's shelves (and modern equivalents, in some cases) by Virginia Mescher
* and a well-documented look at men's and women's accessories -- loads of pictures! -- from Carolann Schmitt
Not only did I learn a lot, but the food and camaraderie were great. I pronounce the conference as a "swell occasion."
The Conference, as usual, was great. I learned about aspects of 1860's history about which I hadn't a clue -- for example, Mr. Whiteman's great presentation about the Roswell GA mill workers. Imagine hundreds of women, children, and men being declared traitors and imprisoned without any sort of trial whatsoever! Sheds a whole new light on Guantanamo detainees.....
Also enjoyed
* a wonderful presentation / concert on the role of the brass band in 1850's-60's America -- interesting and tuneful as well- from the Indiana (Pennsylvania) Brass Band
* a fascinating , if a bit macabre, presentation by Kay Cogswell on symbolism in funerary and monumental art
* a well-researched look at the material culture of Adams County, PA, as it related to what was worn by folks and how they acquired it, by Karin Bohleke
* some incredible sleuthing to find clues to "what's in this picture" from an expert on photography, particularly in Baltimore , by Ross Kelbaugh
* a detailed look at what was on the grocer's shelves (and modern equivalents, in some cases) by Virginia Mescher
* and a well-documented look at men's and women's accessories -- loads of pictures! -- from Carolann Schmitt
Not only did I learn a lot, but the food and camaraderie were great. I pronounce the conference as a "swell occasion."
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