National Council on Public History NCPH 2017 Annual Meeting

The Middle: Where did we come from? where are we going?

We are especially pleased to bring everyone to Indianapolis for our 39^th annual conference. Where better to hold a conference which explores the idea of the middle than in Indianapolis, the “Crossroads of America”? Here, you can explore the complex merging of America’s many different groups and traditions in the heart of Middle America. Best of all, because Indianapolis is home to NCPH, the conference provides you with an opportunity to explore and better understand our home city.

What does my conference registration include?

A full conference registration includes access to all working groups and sessions, the exhibit hall, public plenary, poster session and other non -ticketed events. Registrants also receive a conference program and badge.

Special opportunities such as workshops, tours, and meal events may require additional fees. Visit the NCPH Annual Meeting Program for more information on registration rates.

• Sessions feature 3-6 speakers and generally have room for 50 seated attendees. Attending sessions is included with your conference registration. Some sessions feature scholars presenting a paper or a case study; others are composed of practitioners in the field reflection on a problem/solution they have encountered or engaging with each other and the audience in a structured conversation format. Tweeting during the session is encouraged, unless the presenter specifies otherwise. If you choose to leave a session, please be courteous as you exit. Everyone is welcome to ask questions! If a speaker is an expert in a subject related to your field of study, consider taking the opportunity to meet them after the session.
• Working groups are designed to facilitate extended conversations on particular topics in a seminar -like style. They feature a group of 10- 15 discussants, selected in October. Each participant prepares a case statement to share with the working group. These case statements are circulated and discussed among participants prior to the group’s meeting at the conference and everyone is prepared to participate actively in the discussion. Working groups are open to other conference -goers (unless otherwise noted), but we ask that they respect the co-chair’s need to potentially limit audience participation.
• Workshops feature outside presenters giving a “how- to” talk on a specific topic and are usually hands -on and participatory. Note that these sessions usually require additional fees and it’s best to sign up before the conference. Workshops are generally longer than a typical conference session, often lasting a full morning or afternoon. Please see pages 20- 21 of the Program for details on this year’s workshops.
• Tours and trips are organized by the Local Arrangements Committee to take participants to points of interest in Indianapolis. Tours and trips are typically 60 minutes to 3 hours long. These events require advance registration and additional fees. Spaces can fill up quickly, so it’s best to register before you come. The list of tours and trips is on pages 14 -15 of the conference Program.