Join us in Florence, South Carolina, for the Landmark Conference. Francis Marion University (FMU) is hosting and we have a wonderful line up!
Thursday, 4/13/23
8:30-4:30 Exhibitors & Sessions at The Carter Center
As always, the Landmark Conference will focus most of its attention on the history of the local area. Please join us as we celebrate local history statewide!
Thursday, 4/13/23
- 5:30 Reception at the Gately Gallery (Sponsored by Francis Marion University)
8:30-4:30 Exhibitors & Sessions at The Carter Center
- 9:00 Welcome Session
- 9:15 Choose a concurrent session:
- Jamestown, SC - A Reconstruction-era African-American Settlement - Terry James
- "Dorothy Sinkler Richardson Saves Francis Marion" - Margaret (Peggy) Picket
- 10:15 Choose a concurrent session:
- The Baha'i Faith & Reconstruction in SC, Past & Future - Louis Venters
- Lynches Lake Historical Society & Museums - The Ferries of Lower Florence County - Kent Daniels
- 11:15 Choose a concurrent session:
- SC Amer. Rev. 250th Commission & The Liberty Trail - Increasing Tourism, Educating Visitors - Bill Davies
- Archaeology at Friendfield Village, Hobcaw Barony, SC - Christopher Barton
- 12:15 Business & Awards Lunch at FMU Performing Arts Center
- Awards Nominations (submit nominations by March 3 - details on our awards page)
- 2:30 Keynote Session: "Gen. Francis Marion: History vs. Hollywood"
- FMU's own Dr. Scott Kaufman at The Carter Center
- 3:45 Choose a concurrent session:
- Scrolling in Their Graves: Finding Your Ancestors in the Internet Era - Joshua Johnson
- FMU's Universities Studying Slavery Initiative - Todd Couch
- 6:30 Banquet & Silent Auction at the FMU Performing Arts Center
- 9:00 Hospitality Suite at Hyatt's 2nd Floor Patio
- 9:00 Tour The Florence Museum in Downtown Florence
- 10:30 Tour FMU's Hewn Timber Cabins on the FMU Main Campus
- 12:00 Lunch in The Honors Center on the FMU Main Campus
- 1:00 FREE* Workshop: What's in YOUR Attic? in the Honors Center on the FMU Main Campus
- Virginia Ellison, VP of Collections and COO, SC Historical Society, will discuss the benefits of donating materials to museums. This workshop will address the process and questions to consider for private donors as well as organizations who receive materials.
As always, the Landmark Conference will focus most of its attention on the history of the local area. Please join us as we celebrate local history statewide!
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Download the full conference details and printable registration form:
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SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED
We raise funds to support student attendance through our Friday night Silent Auction. If you have items, tickets or experiences to donate, please complete our Silent Auction Donation form. Just bring your items with you, although they can be mailed to us in advance.
We raise funds to support student attendance through our Friday night Silent Auction. If you have items, tickets or experiences to donate, please complete our Silent Auction Donation form. Just bring your items with you, although they can be mailed to us in advance.
Conference Registration
Complete the Registration Form online, then pay via PayPal below or mail a check to CSCLHS, PO Box 21, Roebuck, SC 29376. If your organization requires an invoice, just let us know at sclocalhistory@gmail.com.
Want the membership discount? Check out the details on our Membership page.
Want the membership discount? Check out the details on our Membership page.
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Member Non-Member Student* |
Early Bird (by 3/23)
$125 $150 $45 |
Regular (3/24 or later)
$150 $175 $60 |
*As part of FMU's sponsorship, FMU Students with current ID may attend any events that do not include a meal at no charge. Registration is still required.
Don't have time for the entire conference? Just add the items that you do have time for, then pay via PayPal below or mail a check to CSCLHS, PO Box 21, Roebuck, SC 29376. If your organization requires an invoice, just let us know at sclocalhistory@gmail.com.
There's no Early Bird discount for partial conference registration, but Members do get a break. Want to join? Check out the details on our Membership page.
There's no Early Bird discount for partial conference registration, but Members do get a break. Want to join? Check out the details on our Membership page.
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EXHIBITORS WELCOME
If you would like to be an Exhibitor at the Conference, please let us know by completing our printable (below) or online registration form. If you are a non-profit organization, there is no charge. Otherwise, the cost is $30 payable online or by check to CSCLHS, PO Box 21, Roebuck, SC 29376.
Let us know if you have questions: sclocalhistory@gmail.com.
If you would like to be an Exhibitor at the Conference, please let us know by completing our printable (below) or online registration form. If you are a non-profit organization, there is no charge. Otherwise, the cost is $30 payable online or by check to CSCLHS, PO Box 21, Roebuck, SC 29376.
Let us know if you have questions: sclocalhistory@gmail.com.
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Download printable Exhibitor form:
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Conference Hotels
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Hyatt Place Downtown Florence
100 E. Evans Street, Florence 843-519-9900 $114 until March 23, 2023 Reservations by: - Phone - "Confederation of SC Local Historical Society Block" - Online - "G-CSCS" in the special rates drop down menu under corporate/Group Code |
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Hotel Florence
126 W. Evans Street, Florence 843-629-0100 Reservations by: - Phone - “Confederation of SC Local Historical Society” group block |