Annual Conference
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[edit] This Year's Conference
The Society for Technical Communication's 55th Annual Conference will be held 1-4 June, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. Visit the STC website for full details and to register.
[edit] Messages from the Host Chapter
Members of the Philadelphia Metro chapter are looking forward to seeing everyone in Philly! Check out the Welcome to Philly Phlyer.
Keyed Google Map of Philadelphia
David Caruso has created this neat map marked with all kinds of interesting sites, places to eat, etc. Philadelphia Sites
Are You Planning to See Independence Hall?
One of the most popular sites to see is Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was originally signed. In order to visit Independence Hall, you will need a ticket, which has a specific time assigned. These tickets are usually given out each morning; however, you can also pre-book tickets. In order to do this, you may call (1-800-967-2283) from 10 AM to 10 PM Eastern Time or you can use the website at http://reservations.nps.gov. While tickets to Independence Hall are free, the reservation fee is $1.50 per ticket.
203 Museums!
Did you know that there are 203 museums in the Philadelphia area? This story on NPR radio tells about two friends who visited all of them.
Philadelphia Local Interest Articles in Intercom
Be sure to check out the following articles when planning your trip to Philadelphia:
- Philadelphia: A Treasure Trove of Historic Sites, by Gary Sternberg
- Arts and Culture in Philadelphia, by Donn DeBoard
- Philadelphia Dining and Nightlife Offer Something for Everyone, by Gary Sternberg
- Fun Philadelphia on the Cheap, by Donn DeBoard
- Outdoor Activities in Philadelphia, by Julie Margulies
[edit] Annual Conferences Past
- Annual Conference 2007 Minneapolis
- Annual Conference 2006 Las Vegas
- Annual Conference 2005 Seattle
- Annual Conference 2004 Baltimore
- Annual Conference 2003 Dallas
- Annual Conference 2002 Nashville
- Annual Conference 2001 Chicago
- Annual Conference 2000 Orlando
- Annual Conference 1999 Cincinnati
- Annual Conference 1998 Anaheim
