The American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, established in 1969, is the foremost learned society in the United States for the study of all aspects of the period from the later seventeenth through the early nineteenth century.
Repose in a Park. Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater, c. 1730. Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 25 7/8 in. Saint Louis Art Museum
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, November 22 The African Studies Association (ASA) and American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) are thrilled to announce the joint 2025 18th Century Afri…
Read MoreThe African Studies Association (ASA) and American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) are thrilled to announce the joint 2025 18th Century Africa Publication Fellowships. Thanks to g…
Read MoreThe following email was sent to current and last year’s members on Sept. 25, 2024: Dear ASECS Members and Friends, Several sessions for the ASECS 55th Annual Meeting still have slots open …
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ASECS publishes two scholarly journals. Eighteenth-Century Studies (ECS) is published quarterly. Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture (SECC) is published annually. We also publish a News Circular, which appears three times each year.
ASECS promotes the study and teaching of the long eighteenth century through diverse networks at membership, society, and international levels. Learn more about engaging with other members and partners to identify and support our mission and the field with caucuses, affiliates, and coalition partners.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming conference environment in which all members participate fully in the exchange of knowledge and ideas. We welcome scholars pursuing all aspects of eighteenth-century studies and in all careers and career stages. Call for Proposals is now open!
Please join us whether you are a long-time member, or new to ASECS!
ASECS is pleased to offer members a number of resources on research and teaching, events, grants and fellowships, and member support.
Quapaw Culture (Arkansas/Midsouth), Spouted Vessel with Painted Motifs,
ca.1500–1700 (maybe 1600). Saint Louis Art Museum
October 12-14, 2023
HECAA@30:
Environments, Materials, and Futures in the Eighteenth Century
February 29 – March 2, 2024
The 50th Annual Meeting of SEASECS
Furman University
Greenville, SC
March 20-24, 2024
The Society for American Music 50th Annual Conference
Detroit, MI
April 4-7 , 2024
ASECS Conference Toronto
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 10-13, 2024
NCPH, Call for Proposals: “Historical Urgency”
Salt Lake City, UT
