For Immediate Release Costume Society of America, Western Region 2009 Regional Symposium
Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times September 25 - 26, 2009 California State Railroad Museum Sacramento, California The CSA Western Region announces a two-day regional symposium to be held in Old Town Sacramento, California. The keynote lecture by Inez Brooks-Myers, Oakland Museum of California, will be titled "What is California Costume?" In addition to our day-long program of juried papers and research-in-progress reports, members and guests at the *California State Railroad Museum* in Old Sacramento will see a world-class tribute to the role of the "iron horse" in connecting California to the rest of the nation. The museum features 21 lavishly restored locomotives and cars, some dating back to 1862. There is a full-scale diorama of an 1860's construction site high in the Sierra Nevada as well as a bridge elevated 24 feet above the museum floor. Scenic train rides are available just a few steps away from the museum. Visit the museum web site for more information: http://www.csrmf.org/default.asp The Friday night recep tion and Saturday lunch offer opportunities for socializing with colleagues. You can also wander the raised boardwalk sidewalks in Old Town Sacramento for shopping and evening dining. The Western Region's annual meeting will be included. The conference hotel is the Delta King Hotel, an authentic 285-foot paddle wheel boat. The Delta King Hotel is also the site for the Friday reception. Visit the web site for more information: http://www.deltaking.com *Download the Registration Form<http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/SacramentoSymposiumRegistration.pdf> * * http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/SacramentoSymposiumRegistration.pdf * *Registration Fees: Postmarked by Aug. 18, 2009* Costume Society Member $100 Non-Member $120 Student Member $80 Student Non-Member $90 *Registration Fees: Postmarked after Aug. 18 but before Sept. 12, 2009* Costume Society Member $120 Non-Member $140 Student Member $100 Student Non-Member $110 -- Heather A. Vaughan Fashion & Textile Historian & Secretary, Western Region Costume Society of America [email protected] Website: http://www.fashionhistorian.net Blog: http://www.wornthrough.com -- Heather A. Vaughan Fashion & Textile Historian & Secretary, Western Region Costume Society of America [email protected] Website: http://www.fashionhistorian.net Blog: http://www.wornthrough.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
