The Illinois State Historical Society will hold its 31st annual Illinois History Symposium on the campus of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale April 14-16, 2011. The theme for the symposium is "Sacred Oaths and Shallow Graves: Illinois and the Civil War, Part I."

Scholarly papers, panels, PowerPoint presentations, educational workshops for teachers, and multi-media programs will be considered, as well as non-traditional presentations will be given.

Check back in September 2010 for details regarding the program, lodging, and registration information.

Click here for the Call for Papers (Deadline: August 30, 2010)