34th Annual Symposium​

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The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians supports the scholarly activity of its members with an active research and publication agenda—as well as a community of scholars who collaborate on new projects.

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Awards

The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians recognizes top papers at its annual symposium with the Society Award for Research, the Sachsman Family Award for Student Achievement and the Hazel Dicken-Garcia Award for Distinguished Scholarship.

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34th Annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press | November 12–14, 2026 | Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia | Program Coming Soon!

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Nineteenth Century Historians

The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians invites scholars of 19th century media history to join us for our signature event, the 34th annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press, to be held Nov. 12-14, 2026, at Augusta University.

SNCH News and Events

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SNCH Announces 2026 Elections

The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians will hold its 2026 election Friday, Nov. 13, at its annual meeting, part of the 34th annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press in Augusta, Georgia….
Image of Erica L. Woodford, Superior Court Clerk of Bibb County, and award-winning advocate for The Enslaved People Project.

Acclaimed Enslaved People Project Researcher to Highlight 2026 Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press

Erica L. Woodford, Superior Court Clerk of Bibb County and award-winning advocate for The Enslaved People Project, will deliver the signature Hazel Dicken-Garcia address at the 34th Annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press on November 13, 2026, at Augusta University’s Jaguar Student…

Call for Papers: 2026 Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press

The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians invites panel and paper submissions dealing with any topic related to the media of the 19th century. Click below to see the full CFP….

Registration for the 2025 Sachsman Symposium Now Closed

The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians thanks all those who attended the 33rd Annual Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press on the campus of Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, or by Zoom, November 13-15, 2025. The conference schedule included three days of outstanding…

Announcement of 2025 Elections for the Board of the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians

According to the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians’ Constitution, elections for the Board will take place in the following manner: The election of new officers will be announced 60 days before the annual Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press opens through an email…

Symposium renamed in honor of Dr. David Sachsman

The Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression will be renamed in honor of its founder and tireless advocate, the late Dr. David Sachsman, the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians announced Nov. 8, 2024. Beginning in 2025, the conference…

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The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians welcomes academics, independent researchers and all those interested in 19th century media history. Membership provides access to publication opportunities and free registration to the annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press.

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