2009 Napoleonic Conference

2010
Napoleonic
Conference
November 12-14
Venetian Hotel
Las Vegas

The Grand Cana;l at the Venetian

This year's venue is something of a departure for the Society, which usually selects sites with a specific historic interest, but we thought it was time to try a different tack.

The Colonnade at the Venetian

Without the Venetian, we would probably not have considered Las Vegas at all, but the Venetian is one of the most lavish hotels in the world. Its elegant baroque atmosphere (certainly evocative of Napoleon), its unique selection of fine restaurants (six of the greatest chefs in America under one roof), Broadway quality shows, its luxurious suites and a real bargain room rate makes this a once in a lifetime opportunity for the society and its members. We believe you will also find that Las Vegas offers some of the cheapest air fares in the country.

Our programs will feature interesting speakers and subjects, and the hotel offers a stunning choice of venues where members can gather to talk about their favorite historical subjects. We are given to understand that there is even a casino somewhere on the premises, if that sort of entertainment appeals to you.

Further details about the speakers and programs will be posted on this page as they become available.

We hope you will join us – it should be a lot of fun!

Another view of the Grand Canal at the Venetian

A suite at the Venetian (all sleeping rooms are suites)

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, November 11

7:00 – 9:00 Special President’s Dinner at Thomas Keller’s
Le Bouchon

Friday, November 12

10:00-12:00 Board of Directors meeting

12:00 – 5:00 Free time to explore the Venetian

6:30 - 7:30 Cocktail reception before dinner (cash Bar)

7:30 - 8:30 Dinner – Grilled garlic Chicken or Salmon

8;30 - 9:00 Dinner speaker – Robin Bates
– "Napoleonic Collecting":

9:00 - 11:00 After-dinner Drinks (cash bar) and Napoleonic
era gaming salon

Saturday November 13

10:00 - 11:00 Speaker – Ken Witt – "{1814: The Seige of
Baarden"

11:00 - 11:45 Speaker – John Welsh – Tallyrand revisited

12:00 - 1:00 Buffet Lunch

1:00 - 1:45 Luncheon Speaker – Mike Bonura – "Kellerman's
Cavalry at Waterloo"

2:00 - 2:45 Speaker – Jean-Pierre Miquel – "Marshal
Bessieres – A Most Honorable Soldier"

3:00 - 3:45 Speaker – David Stefancic – "Napoleon and his
Polish troops"

4:00 - 5:00     Napoleonic Collectors’ roundtable (bring
                     something to show others, or something you'd like
                     to leartn more about)

6:00 - 7:00 Cocktail reception before Banquet (cash bar)

7:00 - 8:30 Banquet – Ribeye steak w/mustard sauce
or Dover Sole

8:15 - 8:45 Presentation of awards and prizes

8:45 - 9:30 Dinner speaker – Greg Mowry – "Costuming
Napoleonic films and figurines"

Sunday, November 14

9:00 – 11:00 Champagne Brunch

7:00 – 9:00 Post-conference Dinner at Mario Batali’s
(dutch treat)

Registration includes dinner and games Friday night, Speakers, lunch and Banquet on Saturday, and champagne brunch on Sunday.
Members and/or spouses who cannot attend all events may register for selected events separately.

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to register by mail
download the registration form
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book your room now!
You can book online by clicking the link below
or you can call the hotel directly at 877.385.3885 or 702-414-1000.
If you call, be sure to mention the group code RNAPO.

Click here to book your room online.