

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: South Central Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Annual Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are delighted to invite you to submit proposals for the South Central Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (SCSECS) 2026 Conference, taking place February 19–21 in beautiful Pinehurst, North Carolina!

This year’s theme, “Sports, Recreation, Leisure, and All Manners of Pleasure in the Eighteenth Century,” promises a lively and engaging exploration of the many ways people found joy and entertainment in the long eighteenth century. We welcome proposals on topics such as:

•	Rural sports and golf
•	Spas and resorts
•	Shopping competitions and gambling
•	Drinking, music, and theater
•	And any other delightful eighteenth-century pleasures!

We also encourage submissions on any aspect of the long eighteenth century, as all contributions will enrich our vibrant scholarly community.

✨ Special Highlight: We are thrilled to announce that Peter Radford, former Olympian and internationally renowned sports historian, will be our plenary speaker! His unique perspective on the history of sports will offer an unforgettable start to the conference.

? Important Dates:
•	September 25, 2025 – Individual proposals and completed panels due
•	October 15, 2025 – Acceptances sent out
•	
? The conference will be held at the historic Pinehurst Resort, founded by Boston philanthropist James Walker Tufts and landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Attendees can enjoy golf, croquet, spa treatments, shopping or simply relax in this serene and picturesque setting.

For more information or to submit your proposal, please contact Catherine Parisian at Catherine.Parisian@uncp.edu or visit https://www.scsecs.net.

We can’t wait to see your proposals and to welcome you to Pinehurst for an unforgettable conference!

Warm regards,
Catherine M. Parisian
PRESIDENT, SOUTH CENTRAL SOCIETY for EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY STUDIES
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pinehurst
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pinehurst Resort
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- **full address**: Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vis, Pinehurst, NC 28374-9251, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vis, Pinehurst, NC 28374-9251, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, business, meetups, conferences, shopping, contests, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about South Central Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Annual Meeting ?
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