3rd Central Coast Conference – Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era
Friday May 1, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – Sunday May 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Enjoy a full weekend of intriguing presentations by a stellar lineup of historians, exploring fresh perspectives on the American Civil War. The Stanton Center is situated on historic Custom House Plaza, near Old Fisherman’s Wharf. The full schedule and titles of talks will be posted soon on the conference website.
Featured Speakers:
- BROOKS SIMPSON, Professor of History, Arizona State University
- GORDON RHEA, Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands
- LESLEY GORDON, Professor of History, University of Alabama
- LORIEN FOOTE, Professor of History, Texas A&M University
- HOLLY PINHEIRO, Associate Professor of History, Furman University
- DAVID POWELL, Author and Historian
- DEAN CALBREATH, Pulitzer-winning Investigative Journalist
- KEVIN LEVIN, Boston-based educator, Author and Historian
COST: $270.00 until NOV. 15, $295 thereafter
(Theater limited to 100 seats)
What’s included: Meet & Greet and presentations on Friday evening (May 1), and regularly scheduled talks on Saturday and Sunday. Book sales and signing on Saturday afternoon in the theater lobby.
What’s not included: meals, or hotel accommodations. Secure your own lodging from the nearly infinite array of options on the Monterey Peninsula. There are great many dining establishments within walking distance of the conference venue (on Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and in downtown Monterey). A large city parking lot is adjacent to the venue.
