World History Connected | Vol. 6 No. 1 | Announcement: 2009 WHA Conference Information

2009 WHA Conference Information

Where: Salem State College, Salem Massachusetts

When: June 25-28, 2009

For Conference Brochure:

http://www.thewha.org/files/conference_2009/2009_BROCHURE.pdf

For Registration and further conference information, for to:

http://www.thewha.org/

General Conference Information:

Registration Fee Levels:
Several levels of fees are listed on the registration form. Please review the fees, and select those that apply to you.

Student Discount:
All full-time, currently matriculating students pay a discounted fee—a sum that is well below the cost of supporting their attendance at the conference. The generosity of conference patrons makes this discount possible.

Members' Discount:
Because WHA members support the conference and all other association activities with their annual dues, we are able to offer them a deep discount in the conference fee.

Whether they pay the annual regular dues of $60, the New Professional dues of $45, or the Unemployed dues of $30, all members enjoy a $65 fee reduction. Any registrant who is not yet a member will qualify for this discount by becoming a member in the appropriate category prior to or concurrent with conference registration. If a nonmember registers as a nonmember conferee and subsequently joins the WHA, no refund will be made.

Early Registration Discount:
Register by May 1, 2009 and receive a discount.
The WHA is able to lower conference costs when it can estimate accurately, and well before the conference's opening, the number of conferees to expect, and that savings is passed on to those who register in a timely manner. Please note that this discount is offered only to those whose registrations are postmarked on or before May 1, 2009. There can be no exceptions in this regard.

Refunds:
Refunds for registration fees are only possible on or before May 1, 2009, less a $20 handling fee. After that date there can be no refunds, due to costs already incurred.

One-Day Pass
A reduced One-Day Pass is available for persons who can only attend sessions on Friday or Saturday.
In paying for this pass, please indicate on the registration form whether it is a Friday or Saturday Pass. The pass is also valid for any and all social events on the day for which it is issued. Anyone holding a One-Day Pass may attend the Sunday morning sessions gratis.

Badges for Persons Accompanying Conferees to Receptions
A valid registration badge is required to attend and participate in conference sessions and to enjoy the daily refreshments. Conferees who wish to bring a guest to the Friday and/or Saturday late afternoon social receptions should add the Guest Pass on the registration form.

Please note that this pass is only for persons who are accompanied by a registered conferee and who are not otherwise participating in the conference. Because alcohol is served at these receptions, guests must be at least 21 years of age.

What Does My Registration Fee Provide?
In addition to a wide variety of stimulating panels, papers, round tables, and keynote addresses over 2 ½ days (Friday morning through mid-day Sunday), there is an exhibition of books and other scholarly and pedagogical materials running from Thursday afternoon to late Sunday morning, 8 refreshment periods over the 2 ½ days, 2 receptions (Friday and Saturday), and refreshment hospitality during Thursday afternoon's registration period. Moreover, the conference tote bag, itself a collector's item, will contain a variety of discount coupons for local sites and attractions. The conference organizers also hope to secure free admission for conferees to a number of nearby cultural and historical venues.

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), the USA's oldest, largest, and best museum devoted to maritime world history, has offered free admission to all conferees—a savings of $15. For further information regarding PEM and its attractions, go to www.pem.org.

What Do We Do on Thursday?
The conference officially begins on Thursday, June 25, with afternoon registration, the opening of the book exhibition, and hospitality. The WHA's Executive Council also meets that afternoon.

A free, all-day tour of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), which played a significant role in projecting the young United States of America onto the world stage, is planned (See www.ussconstitution.navy.mil). We will explore areas of the ship normally closed to visitors and will learn about Old Ironsides' role in world history from the ship's official historian, Dr. Margherita Desy. The cost for transportation from Salem to Charlestown and return has been met through a generous grant from the Salem State College Alumni Association.

Because of limited space aboard the bus and the ship, the tour will be limited to the first 45 conferees who sign up. The tour is open to any registered conferee on a first-come, first-served basis. The conference web site will, by early April, have a place where you may sign up, but remember: You must first register and pay your conference fee.

The close quarters of portions of the ship and steep internal ladders compel us to caution that only persons capable of navigating these barriers should sign up for this tour.

Moreover, persons who plan to go on this tour should plan to board the bus in Salem early Thursday morning, no later than 8:00 AM.

Persons not going on this tour can visit the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables, and other iconic venues in the city, participate in a several historic walking tours of Salem that are being planned, ride aboard a trolley, or visit some of the many other sites of interest in and around Salem, Essex County, and the rest of the North Shore, or visit nearby Boston. A fast ferry and a commuter train link Salem with downtown Boston. There is also automobile, of course, via several routes. Persons opting for the ferry will be deposited at Central Wharf, next to the New England Aquarium and a short walk to the Freedom Trail, which traces a number of sites relevant to Boston's colonial and revolutionary eras. A visit to nearby Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church brings visitors into the heart of the North End, Boston's vibrant Little Italy, a place of great food and warm hospitality. At the end of the day, as you await your return ferry, visit the Chart House Restaurant on nearby Long Wharf for drinks and appetizers or even dinner. The 1760s Gardiner Building, which houses it, was originally John Hancock's counting house. Undoubtedly plenty of smuggled goods passed through its doors.

Come Early, Stay Late
A limited number of rooms at special conference rates are available at the Peabody Marriott, just off of Interstate 95, and the Hawthorne Hotel, on the Green in the heart of Salem, for those arriving early or staying beyond Saturday night. You must contact these hotels directly, and must inform the person in reservations that you are requesting the special rate accorded the World History Association Conference. We suggest that the telephone is the best and surest means for securing these rates, especially for extra nights. Direct lines to the hotels are: 978-744-4080 for the Hawthorne Hotel and 978-977-9700 for the Peabody Marriott. The Salem State College student suites also will accommodate those persons who wish to arrive early and/or stay late. The contact number is 978-542-6416.

Where Should I Stay?
This, of course, is a personal matter. The fees for all three choices and other relevant information are contained on the second page of the printable pdf conference registration form. Here we simply wish to emphasize several things: We heartily encourage conferees to make this meeting part of a family vacation, and for those with young children, the Peabody Marriott is probably the optimal choice. Those who choose the Marriott will need an automobile, inasmuch as it is located about 3 miles from downtown Salem. Parking will be free at the Marriott and on the Salem State College campus. Parking is also free for guests and diners at the Hawthorne, and a college shuttle will take persons to and from campus, if they choose not to walk. Visit the hotels' web sites for virtual tours: www.hawthornehotel.com and www.marriott.com.

Bring Your Loved Ones
As noted above, the historic, cultural, and scenic attractions of both the North Shore and nearby Boston make this a special opportunity for a family vacation. Several web sites worth visiting for ideas about where to go and what to do and see are www.salem.org and www.cityofboston.gov. As also noted above, guest badges are available for the conference receptions, and we plan to provide discount coupons for many conference-related activities.


2009 WHA Conference Information
2009 WHA Conference Information Where: Salem State College, Salem Massachusetts When: June 25-28, 2009 For Conference Brochure: http://www.thewha.org/files/conference_2009/2009_BROCHURE.pdf For Registration and further conference information, for to: http://www.thewha.org/ General Conference Information: Registration Fee Levels: Several levels of fees are listed on the registration form. Please review the fees, and select those that apply to you. Student Discount: All full-time, currently matriculating students pay a discounted fee—a sum that is well below the cost of supporting their attendance at the conference. The generosity of conference patrons makes this discount possible. Members' Discount: Because WHA members support the conference and all other association activities with their annual dues, we are able to offer them a deep discount in the conference fee. Whether they pay the annual regular dues of $60, the New Professional dues of $45, or the Unemployed dues of $30, all members enjoy a $65 fee reduction. Any registrant who is not yet a member will qualify for this discount by becoming a member in the appropriate category prior to or concurrent with conference registration. If a nonmember registers as a nonmember conferee and subsequently joins the WHA, no refund will be made. Early Registration Discount: Register by May 1, 2009 and receive a discount. The WHA is able to lower conference costs when it can estimate accurately, and well before the conference's opening, the number of conferees to expect, and that savings is passed on to those who register in a timely manner. Please note that this discount is offered only to those whose registrations are postmarked on or before May 1, 2009. There can be no exceptions in this regard. Refunds: Refunds for registration fees are only possible on or before May 1, 2009, less a $20 handling fee. After that date there can be no refunds, due to costs already incurred. One-Day Pass A reduced One-Day Pass is available for persons who can only attend sessions on Friday or Saturday. In paying for this pass, please indicate on the registration form whether it is a Friday or Saturday Pass. The pass is also valid for any and all social events on the day for which it is issued. Anyone holding a One-Day Pass may attend the Sunday morning sessions gratis. Badges for Persons Accompanying Conferees to Receptions A valid registration badge is required to attend and participate in conference sessions and to enjoy the daily refreshments. Conferees who wish to bring a guest to the Friday and/or Saturday late afternoon social receptions should add the Guest Pass on the registration form. Please note that this pass is only for persons who are accompanied by a registered conferee and who are not otherwise participating in the conference. Because alcohol is served at these receptions, guests must be at least 21 years of age. What Does My Registration Fee Provide? In addition to a wide variety of stimulating panels, papers, round tables, and keynote addresses over 2 ½ days (Friday morning through mid-day Sunday), there is an exhibition of books and other scholarly and pedagogical materials running from Thursday afternoon to late Sunday morning, 8 refreshment periods over the 2 ½ days, 2 receptions (Friday and Saturday), and refreshment hospitality during Thursday afternoon's registration period. Moreover, the conference tote bag, itself a collector's item, will contain a variety of discount coupons for local sites and attractions. The conference organizers also hope to secure free admission for conferees to a number of nearby cultural and historical venues. The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), the USA's oldest, largest, and best museum devoted to maritime world history, has offered free admission to all conferees—a savings of $15. For further information regarding PEM and its attractions, go to www.pem.org. What Do We Do on Thursday? The conference officially begins on Thursday, June 25, with afternoon registration, the opening of the book exhibition, and hospitality. The WHA's Executive Council also meets that afternoon. A free, all-day tour of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), which played a significant role in projecting the young United States of America onto the world stage, is planned (See www.ussconstitution.navy.mil). We will explore areas of the ship normally closed to visitors and will learn about Old Ironsides' role in world history from the ship's official historian, Dr. Margherita Desy. The cost for transportation from Salem to Charlestown and return has been met through a generous grant from the Salem State College Alumni Association. Because of limited space aboard the bus and the ship, the tour will be limited to the first 45 conferees who sign up. The tour is open to any registered conferee on a first-come, first-served basis. The conference web site will, by early April, have a place where you may sign up, but remember: You must first register and pay your conference fee. The close quarters of portions of the ship and steep internal ladders compel us to caution that only persons capable of navigating these barriers should sign up for this tour. Moreover, persons who plan to go on this tour should plan to board the bus in Salem early Thursday morning, no later than 8:00 AM. Persons not going on this tour can visit the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables, and other iconic venues in the city, participate in a several historic walking tours of Salem that are being planned, ride aboard a trolley, or visit some of the many other sites of interest in and around Salem, Essex County, and the rest of the North Shore, or visit nearby Boston. A fast ferry and a commuter train link Salem with downtown Boston. There is also automobile, of course, via several routes. Persons opting for the ferry will be deposited at Central Wharf, next to the New England Aquarium and a short walk to the Freedom Trail, which traces a number of sites relevant to Boston's colonial and revolutionary eras. A visit to nearby Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church brings visitors into the heart of the North End, Boston's vibrant Little Italy, a place of great food and warm hospitality. At the end of the day, as you await your return ferry, visit the Chart House Restaurant on nearby Long Wharf for drinks and appetizers or even dinner. The 1760s Gardiner Building, which houses it, was originally John Hancock's counting house. Undoubtedly plenty of smuggled goods passed through its doors. Come Early, Stay Late A limited number of rooms at special conference rates are available at the Peabody Marriott, just off of Interstate 95, and the Hawthorne Hotel, on the Green in the heart of Salem, for those arriving early or staying beyond Saturday night. You must contact these hotels directly, and must inform the person in reservations that you are requesting the special rate accorded the World History Association Conference. We suggest that the telephone is the best and surest means for securing these rates, especially for extra nights. Direct lines to the hotels are: 978-744-4080 for the Hawthorne Hotel and 978-977-9700 for the Peabody Marriott. The Salem State College student suites also will accommodate those persons who wish to arrive early and/or stay late. The contact number is 978-542-6416. Where Should I Stay? This, of course, is a personal matter. The fees for all three choices and other relevant information are contained on the second page of the printable pdf conference registration form. Here we simply wish to emphasize several things: We heartily encourage conferees to make this meeting part of a family vacation, and for those with young children, the Peabody Marriott is probably the optimal choice. Those who choose the Marriott will need an automobile, inasmuch as it is located about 3 miles from downtown Salem. Parking will be free at the Marriott and on the Salem State College campus. Parking is also free for guests and diners at the Hawthorne, and a college shuttle will take persons to and from campus, if they choose not to walk. Visit the hotels' web sites for virtual tours: www.hawthornehotel.com and www.marriott.com. Bring Your Loved Ones As noted above, the historic, cultural, and scenic attractions of both the North Shore and nearby Boston make this a special opportunity for a family vacation. Several web sites worth visiting for ideas about where to go and what to do and see are www.salem.org and www.cityofboston.gov. As also noted above, guest badges are available for the conference receptions, and we plan to provide discount coupons for many conference-related activities.