Hosted by Eastern Illinois University and
Co-Sponsored by the American Association for State and Local History.

The "History at the Grassroots" conference is designed to promote interaction among public historians, school teachers, and academic historians. Proposals for papers on any aspect of regional or local history, in the United States or around the world, are welcome. Especially welcome are papers exploring the role regional or local history can play in understanding national and global issues.

Proposals should be no longer than one page. Include also a short c.v. with the presenter's mailing and e-mail addresses. Deadline is July 1, 2000. Send to Christopher Waldrep at the address listed below.