Conferences
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians will host the 33rd annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press Nov. 13-15, 2025, in partnership with the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Augusta University.
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34th Annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press | November 12–14, 2026 | Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia | Call for papers coming soon
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians is proud to announce the schedule for the 33rd Annual Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press scheduled for Augusta University November 13-15, 2025.
The conference program features a number of paper presentations and panel discussions designed to not only advance scholarship across a variety of relevant topics, but appeal to a broad spectrum of audiences with fresh insights and perspectives.
2025 Call For Papers
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians invites panel and paper submissions dealing with any topic related to the media of the nineteenth century. Of particular interest this year are studies related to 19th century media law and ethics; international coverage of the American Civil War; and the 19th century minority and foreign language press. Other recent topics have included studies of political and sports reporting, reporting on slavery and abolition, the illustrated press, sensationalism, and reporting on the arts.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025. Please send your paper or a panel proposal as a Word attachment to 19th CenturyHistorians@gmail.com. Students are encouraged to submit their research work.
Please note:
- Papers should be at least 10 pages with a 200–300-word abstract.
- Pre-formed panel proposals should include a panel title and abstract, and the names, contact information, and presentation title for each presenter.
- Selected papers and panels must be presented during the conference, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 13-15, 2025.
- It is not necessary to be a member of the Society to submit a paper or panel for consideration.
PRESENTATION FORMAT: We strongly encourage on-site participation to take advantage of collegial, collaborative scholarship and discussion; public history experiences; and networking opportunities. A Zoom option is available upon request.
Conference Venue
The 2025 symposium is hosted at historic Augusta University in its Jaguar Student Activities Center on the Summerville Campus. Founded in 1828, the university has had a central role in the history of medicine, the history of Augusta and the Civil War.
Conference Hotel
Join us at the beautiful Hyatt House Augusta, in the heart of downtown Augusta.
Reserve your room at this link. A block of rooms is available to symposium attendees at a special conference rate while supplies last.
Use this code at checkout: Group: G-CEPR Symposium on the 19th Century Press.
Hyatt House Augusta Downtown
1268 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Telephone: 706.922.3150
Website: hyatthouseaugustadowntown.com
Home to the annual Masters Tournament since 1934, Augusta offers many other quality accommodations.
2024 Symposium Highlights
Scholars from across the continent participated in the 33rd annual symposium, held Nov. 7-9, 2024, at Augusta University. Download the program.
Papers and Panels
The conference attracted contributions from coast to coast and as far away as Canada. Presenters and panelists joined in the hybrid format for a full three-day schedule that featured more than a dozen papers and six panels from scholars contributing in person and via Zoom.
Recognition for Excellence
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians recognized outstanding research by scholars at the 2024 symposium. Budding journalism historians were recognized with the inaugural Sachsman Family Award for Student Achievement. Visit our Awards page.
Inaugural Hazel Dicken
Garcia Distinguished Lecture
Professors Vernon Burton and Harold Holzer gave the inaugural Hazel Dicken-Garcia Distinguished Lectures in 2024. The lecture series honors the work and legacy of press historian Hazel Dicken-Garcia by inviting distinguished scholars to present their work at the annual symposium. Learn More.
Tour of Historic Augusta
University Campus
Conference attendees were treated to a tour of the many points of interest including the Guard House Museum led by Museum Director, Stacey Thompson.
2023 Symposium Highlights
2023 marked the first year at the symposium’s new home, Augusta University, where media historians from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. convened Nov. 2-4, 2023, for the 32nd annual conference. Download the program.
Awards
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians recognized outstanding research by scholars at the 2024 symposium. Budding journalism historians were recognized with the inaugural Sachsman Family Award for Student Achievement.
Historic Redcliffe Plantation
A tour of historic Redcliffe Plantation in Beech Island, S.C., capped off the 32nd annual conference. A property of South Carolina State Parks, the plantation was home to generations of the James Henry Hammond family and many generations of enslaved people.
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