Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era
Stanton Center, Monterey, California, May 7–9, 2027

A full weekend of presentations in the Stanton Center Theater in beautiful Monterey, California. The Stanton Center is situated on the Custom House Plaza, bordering the Monterey State Historic Park. 
Featured Speakers: Elizabeth Varon, Professor of American History, University of Virginia •  GORDON RHEA, Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands • BRIG. GENERAL TY SEIDULE, Professor Emeritus of History, West Point, Joshua Chamberlain Fellow at Hamilton College • HILARY GREEN, Professor of Africana Studies, Davidson College • KEVIN LEVIN, Boston-based educator, Author and Historian • DANA SHOAF, Director of Interpretation, National Museum of Civil War Medicine

REGISTRATION: 

$250

(early bird special good until 8/21/26)
All presentations will be held in the theater at
The Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, California 93940
click the "Buy Now" button above to make a secure online payment.
​Or, you may mail a check or money order to: 
Woodbury Historical Tours • ​PO Box 60085 • Palo Alto, California 94306
Registration includes Friday night reception and presentations,
Saturday books sales and signing, and all-day presentations on Saturday and Sunday.
Theater seating limited to 100 registrants.
A detailed conference schedule will be posted to this page in early January.
View the speakers & schedules for the 1st (March 2024),
2nd (May 2025), and 3rd (May 2026) Central Coast Conferences here:   
FIRST  •  SECOND  •  THIRD

Become a SPONSOR of the Central Coast Conference

Sponsorships help ensure we meet all of our obligations, allow us to extend scholarships to deserving youth, and give us the financial breathing room to make plans for future conferences. As a sponsor, you will help make the annual event survive and thrive. 

Visit Monterey

click on this LINK for a full listing of destinations, dining, lodging, and things to do
​while you're there. ​

Parking for Conference

Parking is available at the Waterfront Parking Lot at the intersection of Del Monte Avenue and Washington Street. Click on this LINK for more information and costs, payment options, and location. ​

Dining

Dining options in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel are nearly unlimited. You'll also find many lunch and dinner spots in walking distance from the Stanton Center, at Old Fisherman's Wharf, and Downtown. ​

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Conference attendees can access additional special deals in downtown Monterey and along Cannery Row—exclusive discounts and promotions with local restaurants and merchants—by showing your event badge. Click HERE for more info. ​