HISTORICON is the historical miniatures gaming convention in the United States. Each year, thousands of avid
gamers enjoy what the New York Times has described as the "mother of all wargaming conventions."
There will be hundreds and hundreds of games, the world's biggest wargame hobby shop, painting events,
seminars, and much, much more. Don't miss the fun! Make plans now to attend HISTORICON July 8-11, 2010 at the
VFCP in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA. Be there!
The following are a few important items to remember for HISTORICON 2010.
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Pre-Registration is now CLOSED!
Pre-reg closed midnight June 18th. The list of games that are available to pre-reg for is available; simply click on the
'Events (PEL)' link at the left.
You can still purchase a 4-day admission (badge) on site at the convention, plus a 1-Day admission (badge) will
also be available on site, simply go to the Registration Area on the Main (upper) Level of the Valley Forge Convention
Center. If you have never attended an HMGS convention before (you are not on our database), click on the
following link for
First Time Visitor Discount Coupon.
[Note: Coupon is only good for a 1-day badge, not a 4-day badge.]
First Time Attendees: You will want to check out the Events (PEL) Link on/about May 14th,
which will contain information on what there is to do at HISTORICON. Even if you chose to attend for just
for one day, it will be a day of fun for the whole family, and you may find there was just too much to do
in one day!
Gamemaster Event Registration: This is now closed as of June 9th.
New Venue: For a snapshot of what is offered at the Valley Forge Convention Plaza, click on the
Convention Site link at left.
Lodging: The Convention Lodging link at left contains a listing for the two onsite hotels (at the VFCP)
that have Group Blocks reserved solely for HISTORICON 2010 attendees. There are a total of 488 rooms on site at the VFCP
with 2500 free parking spaces at hotels and convention center. Other area hotels will be added in coming weeks, but if
you want lodging on site, then make your reservations now, as these hotels will fill up fast!
Vendor Hall List and Map: Click on the following for a pdf of the
2010 Vendor Hall List and Map.
A full directory (containing contact info and products offered) now, click on
Vendor Directory.
War College: Guest of Honor and speakers are already being lined up for the War College for HISTORICON
2010, to ensure that there is another great selection of seminars, with topics ranging throughout history, and quite a
number of theme-related for the 17th century military and piracy periods, plus one Special Guest of Honor that attendees
will not want to miss!
Duke’s 75th “Diamond Jubilee” of Gaming: This year marks the 75th Anniversary of
Duke Seifried offerings to the historical miniatures gaming hobby. Since it will be the last time Duke will be hosting
games at conventions, he will be bringing 14 of his best games to this year’s HISTORICON – one last time!
Full details will be available in the Events (PEL) link at the left as of May 14th.
As it does every year, HISTORICON presents “the world’s largest hobby shop”, plus the world’s
biggest hobby flea market, for four days every July. Both offer a gigantic selection of military miniatures, rules,
books and anything else needed for the historical miniature gaming hobby.
