I’m very excited to let you all know that I’ll be a keynote speaker at the 2011 Mid-West Civilians conference in Springfield, Illinois, 28 – 30 January.

I’ll be speaking on two of my favorite topics:

The Awkward Years: Dressing Teens and Tweens
Children in the 10 year to 18 year range have great fun at living history events; going properly dressed just adds to the ambiance and realism! We’ll focus on the positives, and how to recreate accurate clothing for this exciting stage of life.

Westering Home: The Settlement of the American West
I’m a western girl by birth and inclination, and I’m very excited to share a bit about my beloved region’s settlement with everyone! We’ll look at settlement patterns across the western US, and the lives people established for themselves mid-century. Western settlement touched virtually every US household in some way, and should be a solid part of every living history enthusiast’s understanding of the era.

If you’re in the Mid-West, and attending the Conference, please do introduce yourself! I love getting to meet everyone, and can’t wait to be with everyone in Springfield!

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