Southern American Studies Association | 2009 Conference

SASA 2009
Beginnings and Renewals: Locating American Studies

Southern American Studies Association Biennial Meeting
George Mason University | Fairfax, Virginia
February 12-14, 2009


Call for Papers | Keynote Speakers | Special Events
Accommodations | Directions | GMU Visitor Info | Dining Guide




Keynote Speakers

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Special Events
A Colloquy with Woody Holton on his book Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution

More events TBA!

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Accommodations
We have reserved a block of rooms for SASA at the Best Western Fairfax City. These rooms will have either two double beds or one king-size bed and one double sleep soda. Room rates will be $79 per night plus 9% in Virginia State Taxes. Please book your room as early as possible, preferably by January 15, 2009.

Remember to mention the SASA meeting when booking your rooms.

Best Western Fairfax City
3535 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030-2703

Reservations: 703-591-5500
Fax: 703-591-7483
http://www.bestwestern.com/fairfax

The Best Western is the closest hotel to our conference site at George Mason University; however, the hotel is not really within walking distance to campus. Inexpensive public transportation is available in the form of CUE bus service; there is a bus stop at the hotel and on campus. Please watch this space for further information about transportation options.

Information about other local hotels can be found at http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/hotel.html

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Directions to Best Western Fairfax
From Reagan National Airport: Exit the airport onto the George Washington Parkway North to Rt. 66 West. Exit Rt. 66 at exit 60, Rt. 123 South, toward Fairfax. Make a left turn at the first traffic light.

From Dulles International Airport: From the Dulles Access Road, bear right toward Fairfax. Turn right onto Rt. 28 South. Exit onto Rt. 50 east toward Fairfax. Follow Rt. 50 East to Rt. 66 East (Washington). Exit at exit 60, Rt. 123 South toward Fairfax. Turn left at the first traffic light.

From Richmond: I95 North to Rt. 495 North (Rockville/ Tysons Corner). Exit onto 66 west which will be a left hand exit. From Rt. 66 exit at exit #60, which is Rt. 123 South, Fairfax. Turn left at the first traffic light.

From New York City/Philadelphia/Baltimore: I95 South to Rt. 495 West (Silver Spring). Follow signs toward Virginia to the Rt. 66 exit west. Continue on Rt. 66 West to exit #60, which is Rt. 123 South, Fairfax. Turn left at the first traffic light.

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SASA 2009 Call for Papers