This Weekend is The 30th Annual Seven Years War Convention
The premier 18th century war gaming convention in the country. War game events cover the period from the War of Spanish Succession to the American Revolution, with a focus on Seven Years War and French and Indian War games.
April 5th and 6th, 2013
At the Magnuson Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), South Bend Indiana
This year the Convention will be held on the 6th floor in the Oak Ballroom, easily accessed by elevator from the hotel lobby.
Check out the web site for more information; sywconvention.com
Convention Costs:
Entry to Convention for both days $25.00 USD
One day Convention entry $15.00 USD
Dealer tables (each) $20.00 USD
Dealers must also pay entry fee
Gaming Hours:
Friday 10 AM to Midnight
Saturday 10 AM to Midnight
2013 Seven Years' War Association Convention Guest Speaker:
Dr. Christopher Duffy
Dr. Christopher Duffy is the guest of honor at this year's Seven Years War Convention. He will have a round table talk on all things Seven Years War. Dr Duffy will also give a brief talk on the Hessian and Jacobite fighting qualities.
Christopher Duffy is a British military historian that has taught military history at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the college of the British General Staff. He was also a research professor at the De Montfort University, Leicester. He was secretary-general of the British Commission for Military History and Vice-President of the History Society of Ireland. He currently works as a freelance author with over 20 books to his credit.
Duffy's special interest is the military history of the European modern age, in particular the history of the German, Prussian, and Austrian armed forces. He is most famous for his writings about Frederick the Great and the Seven Years' War.
Hotel Information and Reservations
Magnuson Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn)
213 Washington Street
South Bend, Indiana
For Hotel Reservations:
By Phone: 574-232-3941
Dealers and game judges may drive to the top of the parking garage and unload at the entrance to the convention hall.
Game Judges, Pre-registrations and Dealer Inquires:
SYW Convention
584 Bush Street
Dekalb, IL 60015
Email to:
syw_convention@comcast.net
