Museum professionals, cultural resource managers, archaeologist, historic preservation specialists, landscape and preservation architects, and historians are invited to explore and discuss significant new research about historic resources throughout the Potomac River Valley, dating from just before European contact through the American Revolution. The Potomac River Valley History Conference will be held November 18 - 20, 2003, in Alexandria, Virginia, at The Lyceum, and will include a field trip on Thursday, November 20th to additional sites in Virginia. The cost for the conference is $65 and the field trip is $40. Keynote speakers will provide an overview of the period, emphasizing socioeconomic changes and recognizing the complex situation created by American Indian, African, and European cultures coming into contact and interacting. Professor Ira Berlin, Mr. Orlando Ridout, Dr. James Rice, Dr. Stephen Potter, Dr. Camille Wells, and Dr. Heather Huyck are currently scheduled to present at the conference. Space is limited. Call 703/838-4554 for a brochure, or register on-line at www.HistoricAlexandria.org under 'Shop' To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html