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In my profession all sorts of odd knowledge comes useful, 
and this room of yours is a storehouse of it.
The Adventure of the Three Garridebs


A Scintillation of Scions VI
JUNE 7 - 9, 2013
Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills
7491 New Ridge Rd  Hanover, MD 21076

Come and hear "all sorts of odd knowledge" at A Scintillation of Scions! Our sixth annual symposium promises to be the best yet! See below for our lineup of speakers as well as other useful information.

Friday, June 7, 2013--6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Included in your registration is an informal reception. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be attending the reception. It will assist us in determining catering needs. PLEASE be sure we know you are coming to the reception by May 7, 2013.

Saturday, June 8, 2013--10 am to 5 pm

The symposium will begin promptly at 10 am. There will be breaks throughout the day to visit the vendor room and to socialize, with a traditional English afternoon tea mid-day. (Those with specific dietary needs must include them on the registration form in order to assist us in providing you with the best Scintillation experience.)

The vendor room will be open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, except during the presentations.


There will not be a dinner banquet; attendees are encouraged to make their own dinner plans. Restaurant information will be provided, and the hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the nearby mall and casino.


Sunday, June 9, 2013

Sunday, June 9th, there will be a field trip to the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. We will meet at the host hotel and carpool to the museum for an 11 am tour.

We have the Group Rate of $10 per person! (Regular pricing is $13.95 for age 60 and up; $15.95 otherwise.) No need to pay now, but please email us at scintillation.of.scions@gmail.com to be put on the list. We will collect $10 cash from you at either the Friday reception or the Saturday Scintillation.

Scintillation Speakers 2013*

  • Daniel Stashower, BSI, author.
  • Lyndsay Faye, BSI, ASH, BSB, author.  lyndsayfaye.com
  • Kristina Manente, BSB, founder of The Baker Street Babes
  • Regina Stinson, BSI, ASH
  • Donna Andrews, author. donnaandrews.com
  • Dana Cameron, author.  danacameron.com  
  • Sherlock DC   sherlockdc.wordpress.com
  • Dan Andriacco, author and Baker Street Beat blogger.  danandriacco.com
  • Brandon Perlow, New Paradigm Studios, Watson and Holmes newparadigmstudios.com 

* Lineup of speakers subject to change without notice


Registration cost for A Scintillation of Scions VI

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
We have reached our maximum for 2013.
Hope to see you in 2014!

Sorry, no registrations will be available at the door.


What does the registration fee include?

There will be an informal reception on Friday evening at the hotel, with light refreshments and cash bar. It will be a nice welcome for our out-of-town attendees and a chance for everyone to meet before the next day's event.

While breakfast on Saturday will be on your own, we will have our traditional English afternoon tea mid-day (included in registration). The afternoon tea will include an assortment of finger sandwiches and pastries, as well as tea and accompaniments.

In addition to a fine lineup of speakers, there will be vendors selling Sherlock Holmes-related items as well as books by the authors.


And most of all, your registration gives you the opportunity to spend time with Sherlockians from all over the U.S. There will be plenty of time to socialize and make new friends!


Registration Form 
Print and mail with your check.
Must be received  immediately through prior arrangement. registration is now closed
If you contacted us prior to Tuesday, april 16, 2013, you will be able to register. payment must be received no later than Tuesday, april 23, 2013.

A few people using Firefox have been unable to see the registration form we've put on this page. If you don't see the form or have any difficulties printing it out, email us at scintillation.of.scions@gmail.com and we will send it to you in an email attachment.

Due to catering requirements we will be unable to take registrations at the door.

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills, Maryland

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A Scintillation of Scions VI, June 7-9, 2013, will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills, Hanover, MD. Discounted rates available through the link below.

Hotel Arrangements

The Hilton Garden Inn at Baltimore/Arundel Mills is a lovely hotel in a prime location. Just off of Rte. 100 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (I-295), the hotel is 4 miles from BWI-Marshall Airport and the BWI Amtrak Station. It is easily accessible via I-95 as well.

The Hilton Garden Inn is near Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland Live!, a new casino with restaurants and entertainment. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the mall and casino. marylandlivecasino.com

Hotel reservations MUST be made by May 7, 2013 to take advantage of the discounted rates through A Scintillation of Scions. We have made arrangements for the discount to apply from June 6 through June 10, 2013 if you'd like to extend your vacation to take advantage of all the Baltimore/Washington, DC area has to offer. 

Please use the link below to make your hotel reservation.
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/B/BWIARGI-SCIN-20130605/index.jhtml 
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