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SUMMARY:The 14th Amendment
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Amendment\nThe 14th Amendment is arguably the most important political development of the post-bellum United States. Historians\, legal scholars\, lawyers\, and judges have debated its meaning and intent. Many of our current political debates center on the Amendment\, from immigration to the powers of the central government. In many respects\, the 14th Amendment has become the Constitution. Some judges and scholars classify themselves as “14th Amendment originalists” today. \nBut are modern interpretations of the Amendment correct? We’ll review the history of the Amendment\, its application\, meaning\, and intent\, and how it impacts America today. \nThe conference fee covers all lectures\, the lecture on Friday\, October 3\, and lunch and supper on Saturday\, October 4. Attire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies.  \nConfirmed Speakers: Brion McClanahan\, William Watkins\, Joe Wolverton\, Jesse Merriam\, Marshall DeRosa\, Jeffrey Addicott\, Eric Neff\, and Ryan Walters. \nTentative schedule: \nFriday\, October 3:  \n7:00-8:00: Brion McClanahan \n8:00- Conviviality \nSaturday\, October 4: \nBreakfast on your own (complimentary for guests staying in the hotel) \n9:00-10:00: Jeffrey Addicott \n10:00-11:00: Ryan Walters \n11:00-12:00: Joe Wolverton \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-2:00: Eric Neff \n2:00-3:00: William Watkins \n3:00-4:00: Jesse Merriam \n4:00-5:00: Q&A \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Marshall DeRosa \n8:00- Conviviality \nSunday\, October 5: \nCheckout \nRegistration:\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.\nLodging:\nConference guests can book a room at the Columbus Marriott with the group discount. Rooms are $189 per night plus taxes and fees and all guests staying in the hotel receive a complimentary hot breakfast. The last day to book is September 3\, 2025 and is subject to availability\, so book early. Parking is $15 per vehicle\, per night. Click this link to make your reservations. \n\n\nRegardless of room type reserved\, MClub access is not included in the group discounted rate. MClub is limited to Marriott Bonvoy members that are ranked Platinum or above or to purchasing guests. You may add MClub access to your stay for $50.00 per night if desired. \nTo book outside of the dates available\, guests may call the Columbus Marriott’s Sales Department directly to make their reservations. Please call 706-324-1800 [Option 2.] If no one is available to answer\, you are welcome to leave a voicemail message including your name\, phone number\, and dates requested. \nTransportation:\nGuests interested in traveling to the event via aircraft should fly to Atlanta. Columbus\, GA is about an hour and a half drive from the airport. Multiple car rental agencies are available on site. Groome Transportation offers shuttle service from the hotel but is by reservation only. There are limited flights to and from the Columbus\, GA airport.
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-14th-amendment/
LOCATION:Columbus Marriott\, 800 Front Ave\, Columbus\, 31901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brion McClanahan":MAILTO:mcclanahan@abbevilleinstitute.org
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SUMMARY:The Declaration and Decentralization
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration and Decentralization\nJefferson’s Declaration of Independence celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026\, and no document is more misunderstood and misrepresented in American history. For many Americans\, the Declaration symbolizes the “proposition nation” that “all men are created equal.” But the real key to understanding the Declaration is the final paragraph which established thirteen “free and independent States.” The “compact fact” has always been the key to understanding American history. But what does this mean for the 21st century? Federalism\, secession\, nullification\, and decentralization are constantly in the news cycle in the last year. Canadian provinces are seeking to secede; Democratic governors are thumbing their nose at the Trump administration; secession movements in Texas and California continue to receive news coverage; nullification and the 10th Amendment are dusted off in opposition to federal overreach. In other words\, the living Declaration is alive and well in North America. \nThat won’t be the story during the celebration of the document by the establishment. You’ll be spoon fed the proposition nation myth\, told that Lincoln’s version of American history is vital for “making America great again”\, and that the Declaration forms the basis of American conservatism. \nAt least in one respect\, it does\, but not the way the Republican Party (or Democratic Party) would like to suggest. \nWe’ll review the history of the Declaration\, its application\, meaning\, and intent\, and how it impacts America today. We’ll also spend half a day in Montgomery\, the “Cradle of the Confederacy”. If you’ve never toured the original capital of the Confederate States of America\, visited the first “White House of the Confederacy”\, or seen the star where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office\, this will be a lot of fun. You can also visit Hank Williams’s grave site if you wish among other landmarks. \nThe conference fee covers all lectures and lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday March 20 and 21. Attire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies.  \nSchedule \nThursday\, March 19 \n3:00-5:00: Check-in \n7:00-8:00: Brion McClanahan \n8:00- Conviviality \nFriday\, March 20: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: John Devanny \n10:00-10:45: M. Andrew Holowchak \n11:00-11:45: Jay Hinton \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-5:00: Tour of the White House of the Confederacy and Historic Montgomery \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Daniel Miller \n8:00- Conviviality \nSaturday\, March 21: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: Mike Maharrey \n10:00-10:45: Ryan Walters \n11:00-11:45: Paul Graham \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-2:00: Brion McClanahan \n2:15-3:15: Tom DiLorenzo \n3:30-5:00: Q&A \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Don Livingston \n8:00- Conviviality \nSunday\, March 22: \nCheck-out. \n\n\nRegistration:\nGuests can register at $599 for individuals and $1099 for couples. Registration closes March 13\, 2026 \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nAll rooms at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa have been booked\, but guests can still book rooms at the Staybridge Suites (located across the street\, 334-532-0700) or the Springhill Suites (also located across the street\, 334-245-2088).
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-declaration-and-decentralization/
LOCATION:Renaissance Hotel Montgomery\, 201 Tallapoosa St\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Summer School
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Summer School is back in person in 2026! Beginning in 2023\, the Summer School moved online and was directed at students only. We will maintain the students only format\, but we will be back in person at the beautiful Hotel at Auburn University\, June 25-28\, 2026. \nYou must be an advanced high school\, undergraduate\, or graduate student to participate. \nALL students must submit an application for enrollment as space is limited. If you are accepted the summer school is free of charge for your lodging\, conference fee\, and food\, but you must pay for your travel expenses to and from the event. \nHigh school students are required to have an adult chaperone for the duration of the event. Chaperones must pay $300 and will room with the student. \nRegistration is now open and closes March 31\, 2026. \nStudents may be required to share a room. \nSpecific faculty and curriculum details are forthcoming. \nStudents who wish to participate must submit a brief application to Brion McClanahan at ai@abbevilleinstitute.org by March 31\, 2026. \nThe application MUST include your name\, attending institution (either high school or college/university)\, major field or proposed major field of study\, your email address and phone number\, a summary describing your interest in the Institute and the Southern tradition\, and\, if you are a high school student\, your overall GPA. \nStudents will be required to present a paper on the assigned topic (forthcoming) and participate in all seminars. \nWe look forward to hearing from you. \nIf you wish to sponsor the Summer School and help pay the bills\, you can click the button below to contribute or send a check to: \nPO BOX 1870\nAuburn\, AL 36831-1870
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/22nd-annual-summer-school/
LOCATION:Hotel at Auburn University\, 241 S College St\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reconsidering John C. Calhoun
DESCRIPTION:Reconsidering John C. Calhoun\nJohn C. Calhoun is arguably the most controversial political figure in American history. No one invites the same amount of criticism from both the left and the right as Calhoun. He has been labeled the “cast iron man\,” the “defender of slavery\,” the “Marx of the Master Class\,” and is routinely blamed for “Secession Winter” of 1860-61\, an event that took place over a decade after his death. Calhoun destroyed the Union for the rule of oligarchic slaveowners\, at least the mainstream narrative contends. \nThe real Calhoun is far different. Calhoun always considered himself to be a Unionist\, avoided threatening secession until it appeared that the Union was irreparably broken\, was s charming conversationalist and dedicated father and husband\, and more importantly a republican statesman who defended the interests of his constituents and highlighted potential dangers long before they threatened the political fabric of the United States. He was a prophet without honor even in his own time. \nThis conference will explore the real Calhoun. Join us for lively discussions and lectures on Calhoun\, his life\, his political philosophy\, and his legacy in the 21st century. \nThe Conference fee covers breakfast\, lunch\, and supper February 26 and 27 along with snacks and refreshments during the day. We will have special events and presentations during our sessions. Information forthcoming. \nAttire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies. Confirmed speakers: Brion McClanahan\, Don Livingston\, Ryan Walters\, William Watkins\, Karol Mazur\, Bill Wilson\, Joe Wolverton\, John Devanny\, Marco Bassani\, Aaron Coleman\, Clyde Wilson \nAgenda forthcoming. \nPreliminary Schedule:\nFebruary 25: Check in–Local Conviviality. \nFebruary 26: 8:00-9:00: Breakfast; 9:00-12:00: Lectures/Events; 12:00-1:00: Lunch; 1:00-5:00: Lectures/Events; 6:00-7:00: Supper; 7:30-8:30: Lecture; 8:30-Conviviality \nFebruary 27: 8:00-9:00: Breakfast; 9:00-12:00: Lectures/Events; 12:00-1:00: Lunch; 1:00-5:00: Lectures/Events; 6:00-7:00: Supper; 7:30-8:30: Lecture; 8:30-Conviviality \nFebruary 28: Check out \n\n\nRegistration:\nThe conference fee is $499 for individuals and $899 for couples. Tickets are available for purchase through January 24\, 2027. Cancellations made on or after January 25\, 2027 will not receive a refund. \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nConference guests can book a room at the Clemson University Conference Center and Inn with the group discount. Rooms are $145 per night plus taxes and fees. The last day to book is January 24\, 2027 and is subject to availability\, so book early. You must call the hotel to make reservations at 1-888-654-9020. You can provide the reservation code: 270225ABBE or give the front desk the hotel block name to receive the discount: Reconsidering John C. Calhoun. You should reserve your room for check-in February 25 with check out February 28 as we will open our program on Friday Morning\, February 26\, and conclude in the evening on February 27. \n\n\nTo book outside of the dates available\, guests may call the Clemson University Conference Center and Inn directly to make their reservations. Please call 1-88-654-9020. If no one is available to answer\, you are welcome to leave a voicemail message including your name\, phone number\, and dates requested.
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/reconsidering-john-c-calhoun/
LOCATION:Clemson University Conference Center and Inn\, 230 Madren Center Drive\, Clemson\, SC\, 29634\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 23rd annual Summer School at the beautiful Hotel at Auburn University\, June 24-27\, 2027. \nYou must be an advanced high school\, undergraduate\, or graduate student to participate. \nALL students must submit an application for enrollment as space is limited. If you are accepted the summer school is free of charge for your lodging\, conference fee\, and food\, but you must pay for your travel expenses to and from the event. \nHigh school students are required to have an adult chaperone for the duration of the event. Chaperones must pay $300 and will room with the student. \nRegistration is now open and closes March 31\, 2027. \nStudents may be required to share a room. \nSpecific faculty and curriculum details are forthcoming. \nStudents who wish to participate must submit a brief application to Brion McClanahan at ai@abbevilleinstitute.org by March 31\, 2027. \nThe application MUST include your name\, attending institution (either high school or college/university)\, major field or proposed major field of study\, your email address and phone number\, a summary describing your interest in the Institute and the Southern tradition\, and\, if you are a high school student\, your overall GPA. \nStudents will be required to present a paper on the assigned topic (forthcoming) and participate in all seminars. \nWe look forward to hearing from you. \nIf you wish to sponsor the Summer School and help pay the bills\, you can click the button below to contribute or send a check to: \nPO BOX 1870\nAuburn\, AL 36831-1870
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/23rd-annual-summer-school/
LOCATION:Hotel at Auburn University\, 241 S College St\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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SUMMARY:The Deep North
DESCRIPTION:The Deep North\nIn the 1970s\, many colleges and universities started creating “Southern Studies” programs aimed at understanding Southern cultural distinctiveness. The point was clear. The South represented something unique in American life. Graduate students in the humanities\, fine arts\, and social sciences began studying this thing known as the “South.” It became a specimen\, a curiosity\, a “peculiar” other in American life\, and Northern scholars flooded Southern schools and their “Southern Studies” programs to help Southerners better understand themselves and the so-called “Deep South.” \nBut what if this narrative flipped America on its head? What if the real “peculiar” section in American history wasn’t the South\, but the North? What if Southerners were the quintessential “American” for most of American history\, and the real section that needed special attention was the “Deep North”? \nA cursory review of the collective past points in this direction. New Englanders first threatened to secede in 1794 because they seemed out of place in the new general government. They threatened again several times before the 1850s. Abolitionism and other reform movements were met with hostility around the United States and were run out of town in most places\, but because the North won the War\, these reformers are treated as the “normal” Americans in the story. Northern political leaders are heroes in a struggle to “save” American principles from “oligarchic” Southerners. \nThis historical distortion has greatly affected American society and needs to be addressed. \nJoin us for lively discussions and lectures on “The Deep North\,” and its impact on American society and education. \nThe Conference fee covers breakfast\, lunch\, and supper on October 9 with snacks and refreshments during the day. \nAgenda and Speakers forthcoming. \nPreliminary Schedule:\nOctober 8: Check in–Local Conviviality. \nOctober 9: 8:00-9:00: Breakfast; 9:00-12:00: Lectures/Events; 12:00-1:00: Lunch; 1:00-5:00: Lectures/Events; 6:00-7:00: Supper; 7:30-8:30: Lecture; 8:30-Conviviality \nOctober 10: Check out \n\n\nRegistration:\nThe conference fee is $259 for individuals and $499 for couples. Tickets are available for purchase through September 1\, 2027. Cancellations made on or after September 1\, 2027 will not receive a refund. \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nConference guests can book a room at the Crowne Plaza in North Charelston with the group discount. Rooms are $175 per night plus taxes and fees. The last day to book a room is September 8\, 2027 and is subject to availability. A booking link and group discount code will be available October 25\, 2026. \n\n\nTo book outside of the dates available\, guests may call the Crowne Plaza directly to make their reservations. Please call (843) 744-4422. If no one is available to answer\, you are welcome to leave a voicemail message including your name\, phone number\, and dates requested.
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-deep-north/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, 831 Tanger Outlet Blvd\, North Charelston\, SC\, 29418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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