How Did They Do That? - Sacramento Civil War Round Table

The Las Vegas Civil War Round Table presents the
23rd Annual West Coast Conference of Civil War Round Tables
November 9, 10 & 11, 2007
How Did They Do That?
The How and Wonder Why of Civil War Technology
Speakers
Mark K. Ragan, Historian: Hunley Project, Author: Submarine Warfare in the Civil War
(1) The Hunley (2) More than the Hunley: Other Civil War Submersibles
Mike Sorenson, San Gabriel Valley CWRT
Evolution of Firearms Technology (with firearms display)
Dave Tooley, President, San Diego CWRT - Evolution of Railroads
Dave Bock - The Beardslee Telegraph System (with working display & demonstration)
Jim Hinds, Author, Las Vegas CWRT - Fortifications
Wayne Pierce, Wet Plate Photographer - Wet Plate Photography (with display)
Ira Fistell, Author, Radio Broadcaster - Steam Power Afloat
Mike Kochan, Author - Those Infernal Machines (with reproduction display)
Conference site:
Riviera Hotel, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
ROOM RESERVATIONS: May be made by calling 1-800-634-6753. Please request the
group rate for WEST COAST CONFERENCE OF CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLES.
Rooms are $115 Single/Double occupancy, additional person +$20. One night’s room
deposit plus Clark County Room tax required. Credit card charged at time of booking
If sending check or money order, the Hotel must receive payment within 14 days of
making the room reservations or it will be canceled. Room deposit refundable if reservation is canceled at least 48 hours prior to arrival. CUT-OFF DATE: October 22, 2007.
Conference Fees: Before Oct. 15th - $165 for all three days, including four meals and two
continental breakfasts. After Oct. 15th $175
Make Checks payable to:
Las Vegas Civil War Round Table (LVCWRT)
Send to: Steve Bogdan – 1212 Gallery Shores Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128