Peace History Society Biennial Conference
“Peace Across the Ages: Legacies, Lessons, and Change”
November 6-8, 2025
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College is excited to be hosting the Peace History Society 2025 Conference. Berry College was founded in 1902 by Martha Berry, a philanthropist dedicated to providing education to rural Appalachian youth. Originally established as the Boys Industrial School, it expanded to include a girls’ school in 1909 and later evolved into a junior college in 1926, before becoming a four-year institution in 1930. Berry is known for its emphasis on work-study programs, character development, and a picturesque campus. Today, it blends rigorous academics with experiential learning, maintaining its commitment to service, self-reliance, and a strong sense of community.

Berry College is in the scenic foothills of northwest Georgia just outside the city of Rome, a historic community nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Coosa River. The campus is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from both Atlanta, Georgia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. With over 27,000 acres of forests, fields, and streams, Berry boasts the largest contiguous college campus in the world. Rome, a city of about 37,000 residents, offers a vibrant downtown with locally owned restaurants, shops, and cultural venues. Nearby history attractions include the Chieftains Museum (a site on the Trail of Tears), the Oak Hill House and Museum, and the Rome Area History Center.

The Keynote Speaker

Coming Soon

Conference Fees and Registration

Registration	Member	Non-Member*
Early Registration Employed Full-Time	100	140
Early Registration Graduate Student/Retired/Adjunct	40	65
Registration Employed Full-Time	120	160
Registration Graduate Student/Retired/Adjunct	60	85

 

 

 

*Non-Member registration comes with a 2026 PHS membership
Early Registration Ends September 30, 2025
Registration Closes October 31, 2025

Registration Link

Accommodations

Fairfield Inn (90 Match Point Way NE, Rome, GA 30161) - Early Bird rate $129, if reservations are made by Aug. 30; Sept. 1-30, rate will be $149. On Oct 1st rooms will return to regular price.
Call Barbara Reeves, 706-235-9100 (Barbara.Reeves@hotelequities.com) for special rates.

• A shuttle will run to and from this hotel and campus on Friday and Saturday mornings and early evening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Downtown Accomodations

Rome’s downtown area is located approximately 2 miles from the college. In addition to several hotels, the downtown area boasts many places to eat and shop.

Courtyard by Marriott
706-295-7006

Days Inn
706-295-0400

Hawthorne Suites
706-378-4837

Transportation

Air
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located about 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Rome. It hosts a Rental Car Center that houses 12 rental car brands and vehicles for ATL guests. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the RCC is just a few minutes away from ATL via the SkyTrain.

Carpool

If you plan to rent a car at the Atlanta airport and would be willing to share a ride with other conference attendees, or if you are flying in and would prefer to ride with another participant rather than take a shuttle, please indicate your interest by selecting the “Carpool” option on the registration form. We will use this information to help connect attendees with one another so that those interested in coordinating shared transportation can be in touch directly.

Shuttle Services

Star Shuttle
Fares: Fare is $150 one way for one person, for two people one way for each person for three people $70 one way for each person for four people $55 one way per person five or more $50 per person one way.
770-653-8873
https://www.airportstarshuttle.com/contact

Ricky’s Airport Rides
Offers shuttle services in Rome, GA and surrounding areas. Call to schedule a ride.
706-766-1416

Rome Shuttle Service
(762) 217-6505

Driving Directions

Directions from Atlanta

• Approx. 1 hr., 30 min.
• 72 mi. Take I-75 N to Rome-Canton Exit 290.
• Take left off exit, drive 2.5 mi., road ends at a light.
• Turn left, then an immediate right onto Hwy 41  No.
• Drive 2.8 mi., then turn right onto Highway 411 exit.
• Drive 17.3 mi., then turn right at light onto East Rome Bypass (Rome Loop 1).
• Drive 8.4 mi., then take right at light (see The Martha Berry Museum) onto Martha Berry Highway (U.S. Highway 27 North)
• Drive 0.7 mi., then turn left into Berry College main entrance

Directions from Chattanooga

• Approx. 1 hr., 30 min.

• 75 mi. Take I-75 South to Exit 312, Highway 53
• Take Highway 53 West through Calhoun to Rome (approximately 25 mi.)
• Turn right onto Rome Loop 1 at the light (see Calvary Baptist Church)
• Turn right at the 3rd light (see The Martha Berry Museum) onto Martha Berry Hwy (U.S. Highway 27 North)
• Drive 0.7 mi., then turn left into Berry College main entrance

Directions from Birmingham

• Approx. 2 hrs., 15 min.
• 128 mi. Take I-59 North to I-759 at Gadsden
• Take I-759 to 411 N Take 411 North from Gadsden to Centre
• At Centre, take Alabama 9 to Georgia At the Georgia state line
• Alabama 9 will turn into Georgia State 20
• Take Georgia State 20 to Rome At Floyd Medical Center in Rome, turn left onto Highway 27 (Martha Berry Highway)
• Drive on U.S. Highway 27 until you reach the main entrance to Berry College (on left)

Berry Campus

When you arrive, enter Berry through the main entrance on Martha Berry Hwy. As a guest, you will be asked to stop at the Welcome Center. Please look for signs and be prepared to provide identification (driver only).

Visitor parking is free at Berry and no visitor parking passes are needed. Please look for PHS signs directing you where to park and locate conference events.

Campus Map