I thought that it was a very good program. The topics were diverse and interesting. In addition, the speakers were top-notch and definitely knew their stuff. From what I heard, it also had a record crowd.

I've attended the annual event for the past few years and have always been quite pleased with the programs. I particularly like how they often cover topics (naval war, women, blacks, medicine, etc.) that don't generally receive a lot of attention. I am eagerly awaiting next year's event.

For those that don't know, previous years' presentations are available in book form--"All Cut to Pieces and Gone to Hell: The Civil War, Race Relations, and the Battle of Poison Spring" and most recently "The Earth Reeled and Trees Trembled: Civil War Arkansas, 1863-1864." I highly recommend them both.