Annual CWI Conference

Civil War Institute 2009 Theme Announced

The 2009 Civil War Institute's theme is "The Assassination" with "Mary Todd Lincoln" as a sub theme.  This will be another great year with speakers including: Catherine Clinton, whose new book on Mary Todd Lincoln will be published in 2009; Jason Emerson, author of The Madness of Mary Lincoln; James Swanson, author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer; Edward Steers Jr., author of Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln; Daniel Epstein author of The Lincolns and Thomas Craughwell, author of Stealing Lincoln's Body.  Registration fills quickly, to avoid the wait list send your deposit and registration form in as soon as possible.

CWI at Gettysburg: Act 48 Provider

The Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College was recently approved as an Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Provider through the Division of Professional Development, Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

2008 Civil War Institute a Success  

The 2008 Civil War Institute was held June 22 - June 28, 2008.  With over 400 participants, 11 Teacher Scholars and 15 Students Scholars the week was heralded as "the best yet."  Over $12,000.00 was raised through book sales, the raffle and the auction for the scholarship fund.  The scholarship fund enables High School Juniors and Civil War History Teachers to attend the conference and carry back their insights to their classrooms.