Symposium Venue
The Contemporary Club Building
Located behind the A. K. Smiley and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.
125 West Vine Street, Redlands, CA 92333
ABOUT THE ROUND TABLE & VENUE
Honoring History for 40 Years
Welcome to the 40th Anniversary and Annual Symposium of the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table. For decades, our organization has been dedicated to exploring, preserving, and discussing the rich history of the Civil War era with community members, students, and historians alike.
We are thrilled to host this milestone event at our long-time home, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, with presentations taking place in the historic Contemporary Club Building in Redlands, California. Join us for two days of immersive historical inquiry, networking, and expert analysis as we look back on four decades of community education and look forward to the future of historical preservation.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Featured Presenters & Keynotes
Professor Gary Gallagher
The Seven Days Campaign: A Civil War Watershed.
Professor Joan Waugh
The Rise of U.S. Grant in 1862: Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh.
Dr. Maria Carrillo Colato
Special Collections Manager in the Division of Special Collections of A.K. Smiley Public Library
Dr. Dwight T. Pitcaithley
CHIEF HISTORIAN (RETIRED) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Dr. Nathan Gonzales
Archivist and head of special collections at A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands
Robert Broski
He was born and raised in southern California, not Kentucky, he was destined to play Abe Lincoln.
Don McCue
One of the early founders of the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table.
Curt Fields
Dr. Fields researches and reads extensively about General Grant in order to deliver an accurate persona of the General.
Heather St. Clair
'Mother' Mary Ann Bickerdyke 'Enduring Battle for Her Boys.'
40th Anniversary Symposium
Schedule of Events
GETTING HERE
Driving Directions
Directions to our Meeting location and the Symposium Venue.
The Contemporary Club (On the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine & A.K. Smiley Public Library) — 125 W. Vine St, Redlands, CA
From Los Angeles (I-10 East)
Take exit 79, Orange St. At the first stoplight (Eureka St), turn right. Continue on Eureka St for four stoplights to Brookside Ave. Stay on Eureka St past Brookside Ave for 200 yards. The venue will be on your left.
From Indio (I-10 West)
Take exit 79, Sixth St. Turn left on 6th St to the second stoplight (Redlands Blvd). Turn right on Redlands Blvd. At the third stoplight (Eureka St), turn left. Stay on Eureka St past Brookside Ave for 200 yards. The venue will be on your left.
Directions to Ayres Hotel
1015 W Colton Ave, Redlands, CA
From Los Angeles (I-10 East)
Take exit 77-C Tennessee off-ramp. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right. At the first stoplight (Colton Ave), turn left. The Ayres Hotel will be 200 yards down the road on your right.
From Indio (I-10 West)
Take exit 77-B Tennessee off-ramp. Turn left on Tennessee to the second stoplight (Colton Ave). Turn left on Colton Ave. The Ayres Hotel is 200 yards on your right.
From Hotel to Venue
Ayres Hotel to The Contemporary Club
Exit the hotel onto Colton Ave. Turn right on Colton Ave to the third stoplight, Eureka St. Turn right on Eureka St. Go five stoplights to Brookside Ave. Stay on Eureka St past Brookside Ave for 200 yards. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine and the Contemporary Club building will be on your left.
Parking Note: Street parking is allowed, as well as a large parking lot at Citrus Ave and W. Vine St (a 4-minute walk to the venue).
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Symposium Registration
$190
Single Attendee
Active Member Symposium Ticket
Discounted pricing exclusively for active members of the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table. Includes full access to all Saturday and Sunday presentations, provided morning coffee services, the Saturday boxed lunch, and admission to the joint panel sequences.
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$249
Single Attendee
Non-Member Symposium Ticket
General admission for non-members. Includes full access to the complete 2-day historical symposium program, all keynote addresses, guided grounds tours, the Saturday catered boxed lunch, and entry to the closing author book-signing and raffle events.
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WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Accommodations
Important Note: A limited number of rooms have been blocked, make your reservations early. The room reservation cut-off date is May 5, 2027.
Room rate is $142 per night plus hotel occupancy tax (currently 10.195%). We are happy to inform you that your room block is now definite.
Reservation Methods
Method 1: Call-In
Call 909-335-9024 and mention the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table or block code 2706INLAND.