Attending History Camp—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are three sections below: For everyone, for presenters, and for people who have a table for their organization or to sell books.
For Everyone
Register for History Camp Boston 2024 here.
The sessions for History Camp Boston 2024 are listed on the Sessions page.
Yes, registration can be given as a gift. When registering you will input the receivers name and email as the attendee.
The History Camp America t-shirt is a men’s-sized shirt, made of 100% American grown cotton. The last day to order a t-shirt is July 31, 2024.
The sizing chart (from the manufacturer) is as follows.
| Size | Chest | Body Length | Sleeve Length (From center back) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 18.5″ | 26.62″ | 32.0″ |
| Medium | 20.5″ | 28.0″ | 33.75″ |
| Large | 22.5″ | 29.37″ | 36.0″ |
| X-Large | 24.5″ | 30.75″ | 37.25″ |
| 2X-Large | 26.5″ | 31.62″ | 38.75″ |
| 3X-Large | 28.0″ | 32.5″ | 39.75″ |
Cancellation + Refunds (midnight, eastern time, for all dates provided)
History Camp and History Camp Tours
- More than 30 days before the event: Full refund
- 30-14 days before the event: 50% refund
- Less than 14 days: No refund
The Pursuit of History Weekends
- Varies. See the policy for the Pursuit of History Weekend you are considering.
What is the History Camp America online experience like? Its as close as you can possibly get to an in-person event with the added bonus of historic site tours. People loved it, here’s what they said:
“History Camp will introduce you to articulate and passionate public historians. The range of topics at History Camp and on the Thursday night discussions provides all history folks with complex ideas about our past.”
“If you want to spend a single day delving into interesting topics that span our nation’s history all from the comfort of your own home, then History Camp America is for you! Not only can you hear about interesting topics, you can also tour places you may not otherwise be able to!”
“Eclectic, vivid, and invigorating!”
“History Camp America is a great experience with amazing instructors who are very knowledgeable in the topics. The tours were awesome and educational! They cover a wide variety of topics, so you are guaranteed to find something that you can enjoy! The lunch making was also super fun!”
“A history party with in depth info on lots of different topics.”
“History Camp America is the equivalent to attending a Comic-Con. Nerds everywhere in their element!”
“History Camp America is similar to a professional conference with high quality speakers who gear their talks toward an audience of non-professional history nerds.”
“The most extraordinarily diverse one-day program.”
“A great value, a great time, and well worth the investment.”
“I really loved it and I can’t wait to watch the ones I didn’t get a chance to catch in the archives. I loved all the different intriguing subjects. I’m the only history lover in my household and being a part of history camp was so fun for me and I loved being a part of something with other history lovers.”
History Camp is an event where attendees can share and learn in a supportive, casual, and fun educational environment.
In short, we expect:
– Courteous personal conduct.
– No spamming or solicitation
If you witness any offensive behavior, please contact event staff.
Anyone in violation of our terms may be removed from participation—for any cause and without explanation. Those ejected from the event will not receive a refund and may be barred from accessing recorded content.
All registrations will appear on your credit card as The Pursuit of History, Inc., the registered non-profit organizer of History Camp and other history-focused programming and events.
Lunch must be ordered ahead of time. Contact us to add lunch to your registration. The last day to add lunch to your registration is July 31, 2024.
If your name is on our Friends page for 2024, then you’re set. If it’s not, make an additional donation of $150, and you’ll be on the list. This is the link to donate.
Yes, if it’s not sold out yet. Check the registration page.
You will find details on our page with information on the event location, transportation, including parking, and lodging.
Registration opens at 8 am. Arrive no later than 8:45 am so you can pick up your badge and get settled for our 9 am opening.
The play is being put on by Old North Church. Use this link to buy your ticket on the Old North Website.
You don’t have to, but if you have it, please bring it along in case there are any questions.
There is no need to register for individual sessions. Just go to the room where the session is being held before it starts.
For most sessions, yes. The reason there wouldn’t be would only be due to some technical issue with that session or a presenter who doesn’t want to be recorded. (This shouldn’t happen, by the way.)
Check your confirmation email or email history@thepursuitofhistory.org
Yes, if the tour you want still has spots. Contact us to add a tour before the event, as we may not be able to add same-day spots to some tours.
Yes. The network name and the password for today’s event are printed at the top of the session grid sheet.
If You Are Presenting
Please arrive at or shortly after 8 am. Pick up your badge and session guide, which will have your room number. Head up to your room to familiarize yourself with the set up.
Do both, if you can, so you have a back up. The easiest is probably just using your laptop, but if your laptop needs a special cable, be sure and bring it. The rooms will have HDMI connectors, so you might need an adapter for your computer if you do not have an HDMI port.
There will be a tech support person who will come in before your session to make sure you’re all set. To ensure that you have sufficient time to set up, arrive in the room no later than 15 minutes ’til the hour. That is the end of the previous speaker’s session, which will give you 15 minutes to set up.
Sessions start on the hour, run 45 minutes (including any Q&A), and end at 15 minutes til the hour. Someone will hold up time cards when your time is nearing the end.
As soon as your session ends, please move from the front and allow the next speaker to set up. If you are engaged in conversation with people who attended your talk, take that discussion out into the hall so the next speaker can get set up.
There will be time cards in the room you are presenting in and someone will offer to be the time keeper. (If that doesn’t happen, simply ask for a volunteer.)
Yes, all sessions are recorded except those in the main room on the first floor.
Yes, if you have reserved a table. If you haven’t, contact us and we’ll let you know if there are any available.
You have a maximum of 45 minutes, which should include time for Q&A with the audience.
If You Have a Table for Your Organization or to Sell Books
It’s a good idea to arrive when the doors open at 8 am.
In front of the building or you can pull around the corner and down the short street at the end of the building. You won’t be able to park there, but you can unload there.
You will have half of a 6’ folding table.
Yes. The network name and the password for today’s event are printed at the top of the session grid sheet.