Civil War Consortium Annual Summer Conference
“A Dark and Bloody Ground:
The Civil War West of the Mississippi River””
June 18-19, 2027
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Walker Education Center
1402 19th Street
Huntsville, Texas 77320
As the only academic center for the study of the Civil War west of the Mississippi River, it is only fitting that our second annual summer conference takes as its theme the war in our region—the largest (and yet least studied) of the war’s three operational theaters. Studying the war in the trans-Mississippi allows us to illuminate critical aspects of the conflict, from irregular violence and “extreme” environments to the experiences of Native Americans, prisoners of war, the formerly enslaved, loyalists, and women.
About the Civil War Consortium:
The Civil War Consortium at Sam Houston State University aims to promote research and academic community engagement related to the U.S. Civil War and its era. Throughout the year, the consortium provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, Sam Houston State University faculty, visiting scholars, and museum professionals to engage with one another on topics related to the history and memory of the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction. Annually, the consortium hosts a summer conference on campus. Featuring some of the nation’s leading practitioners of Civil War history, the conference endeavors—through engaging lectures, panel discussions, and tours—to educate the community and lay public about a pivotal moment in both Texas and United States history.
About the Summer Conference:
The conference is open to anyone in the interested public—from students to life-long learners, from those with a strong background in Civil War history to those who are merely novices.
Registration for the conference is just $150, which includes admissions to two days of lectures, two lunches, a SHSU Civil War Consortium tee shirt, and coffee service throughout the event.
