Berkshire Conference of Women Historians

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Perhaps you already know us for our triennial meeting, The Berkshire Conference on the History of Women (“The Big Berks”) Launched in 1973, it is now the largest gathering of its kind in the world.

Members are invited to our annual retreats, where many scholars begin their relationship to the organization in an atmosphere designed to promote friendship, relaxation, and networking. Feel free to click around our site to read more about our history, our governance structure, our prizes and our committees. We hope that when you learn more about us you will want to join at the level that is comfortable for you.

Virtual Little Berks,  2020

The 2020 Virtual Little Berks will take place on Saturday, October 24 from  12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. We have an exciting program! Learn More >

Big Berks 2020 Virtual Conference

While we cannot be together at Johns Hopkins University, the spirit of the Big Berks 2020 persists. To nurture our remarkable community until we can gather together again, we are happy to share a small taste of the program. Join us when you can! Some events are happening live at the designated times. Others can be enjoyed at your convenience. Read more >

 

About

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Our Vision Fostering friendship, and the exchange of ideas, among a global network of feminist historians. Our Mission Promoting the interests of women historians, their allies and friends. Our Purpose The Berkshire Conference of Women … Read More »

History

Group of women historians, early 20th century

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians was founded in 1930 by Louise Fargo Brown of Vassar College and Louise Ropes Loomis of Wells College. Initially called the Lakeville History Group, after the Connecticut retreat where early meetings were … Read More »

Leadership

Nữ sinh Gia Long, Women Marching in the Women's Day Parade, Saigon. 1960. (Source: Flickr Commons

The leadership of the Berks is guided by its officers. Questions about the triennial conference, initiatives you would like the Berkshire Conference to undertake, or service on Berkshire Conference Committees should go to the President. Questions … Read More »

2021 AHA

American Historical Association logo

Berks-Affiliated Panels at the American Historian Association (AHA) Conference Seattle, WA, January 7-10, 2021 Call for Complete Panel Proposals The Berkshire Conference on the History of Women, Genders, and Sexualities, as an affiliate of the … Read More »

Virtual Conference

Welcome to the Big Berks 2020: A Virtual Sampling ~ While we could not be together at Johns Hopkins University in May, the spirit of the Big Berks 2020 persists. To nurture our remarkable community until we can gather together again, we are happy to share a small taste of the program. Join us when you can! Some events are … Read More >>

Join Us

Suzanne Lacey, Between the Door and the Street, 2013. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Forms part of: The Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn Museum)

Become a Member The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is a vital network of scholars that welcomes all women in the historical profession. We offer two kinds of events: our triennial … Read More »

2020 Little Berks

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Virtual Conference, 2020 Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:oo noon - 5:00pm EDT 9:ooam - 2:00pm PDT The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians will hold its annual business meeting, better known as the Little Berks online this year. We welcome all members of the Berks to attend this virtual … Read More »

Prizes

Two Women Fencing,. ca. 1885

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians awards two annual book and article prizes in the following categories: A first book that deals substantially with the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. A first book in any field of history that does not focus on the history of women, gender, and/or … Read More »

Contact Us

The Berkshire Conference is a member-driven organization, which means that we are eager to hear from you. Have ideas about how the website would work better for you? Let us know! Our Executive Director will get back to you within two weeks, even just to let you know how we plan to … Read More >>