12th Annual CSAA Conference

June 17-20 - Faith Baptist College, Ankeny, Iowa

*** Conference Program now available:

The CSAA Annual Conference draws a diverse group of participants from many different organizations, museums, academic institutions as well as cultural and heritage centers. Each year, the CSAA Annual Conference provide museum personnel, teachers, staff, faculty and students, preservationists, historians and re-enactors from across the country, with an intimate forum to exchange ideas, discuss their current activities, programs and issues with colleagues in the field. All this is done in an energetic atmosphere, with a wide choice of activities, dynamic events, educational sessions and networking opportunities. To register via US Mail click: HERE. To register online click: HERE

The CSAA has announced two new programs offering its members financial aid to attend the annual conference each year.  It is a Scholarship and Work Exchange Program to those members in financial need.  The deadline for the 2012 Conference is May 1st.  Participants and awardees will be notified 6 weeks before the conference so they can make travel arrangements.  If you are interested in applying please click HERE.

Wish to Publish Your Paper Online

Consider submitting your paper for publication in the newly established Country School Journal. The work of students and independent scholars is especially welcome. If you need help with style and documentation, ask for it from the journal editors. Submit your paper today to be considered for the Country School Journal. Papers and presentations previously presented at a CSAA conference but unpublished, are also welcome. For details click: HERE.

The CSAA brings a diverse group of individuals together including Museum volunteers, teachers, staff, faculty and students, preservationists, historians, re-enactors and interested citizens, to exchange ideas and resources. The CSAA holds an annual conference, provides a grant program, awards publication and video prizes, conducts surveys and publishes an electronic newsletter, all in support of the country schooling experience.

The CSAA is for people who wish to preserve schools, create or maintain museums, promote living history programs, and allow children of all ages to experience schooling as it was many years ago. It allows seniors a chance to relive their fondest schoolhouse memories, while offering educators and writers a forum to share research. Additionally, this organization encourages research on country schooling and provides a forum for those who wish to publish their articles. The annual CSAA conference grows larger as a forum for exchanging ideas among academics, preservationists, re-enactors, and just plain history buffs.