National Shelley Conference

2024 Annual Conference

The Shelley Roundup

October 25-27, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing

Dallas, Texas

 

Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing

2024 NSCC conference is scheduled for October 25-27 “deep in the heart of Texas”. Our conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossings, 2240 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, Texas. It is four miles from Dallas International Airport (DFW) and has a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. There is a restaurant on-site, and additional restaurants are available at Grapevine Mills Mall, which is only two miles away.

The hotel features free parking, free internet service, and a fitness center. Breakfast is included in the room rate!

The conference room rate is $159 per night and is available for three days before and after the conference. The rooms include a mini refrigerator and microwave.

Room Reservation Contacts:

The Garden Inn has provided a direct link for reservations:

NSCC 2024 HOTEL BOOKING LINK - Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossings

We recommend using the link above for booking. However, you may contact the Garden Inn at 817-601-8280, Event Name: NSCC 2024 Conference (you must mention the Event Name when registering to receive the special room rate).

Conference Registration: Click here for registration form.

Cost for attending the conference is $250 per person which includes:

Friday: Welcome Party Hors D'oeuvres
Saturday: Morning Break Beverages, Snacks, and Lunch
Sunday: Morning Break Beverages, Snacks, and Gala Dinner

Last day to register is October 1, 2024

Conference Agenda:

Festivities will begin on Friday, October 25 with registration and a reception in the evening. Additional events that evening include Quiz night, where you can test your Shelley knowledge and make new friends. We are bringing back the Pot Show, but renaming it the Pot Show and Tell. On Saturday and Sunday we’ll feature speakers on Shelley and Wileman. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to meet other collectors in informal settings and share photos of your collection with them. We’ll have an All-Shelley sale, where you’ll find plenty of lovely Shelley to purchase. A gala banquet will be the pinnacle of the conference.

Click for a detailed Agenda with speakers and topics.

agenda

Pre-Conference Tea

highteaArriving early at the Shelley Conference in Dallas, Texas? You are cordially invited to join your fellow Shelley Club members for High Tea on Thursday, October 24, at 1:00 pm, at Coco’s Tea Room & Bistro. Located inside the Grapevine Antique Mall, you can enjoy antiquing and a slice of the finest British tea tradition. For only $19.95 you will receive your choice of loose-leaf tea, accompanied with scones, mini muffins and pastries served with Devonshire cream, mixed fresh fruit, assorted tea sandwiches, and 3 mini desserts per guest. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Space is limited to 20 guests, and you must register in advance with Lynn Porrazzo. Email her at [email protected] to reserve your space.

Things To Do and See:

There are so many things to explore.  To help you plan, we have a complete discussion of Things to Do and See below. (Use the + and - tabs to adjust view size, if necessary)