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Through the Lens of Experience: Witnessing Gender and Sexual Harassment in Real Time – AASLH
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Task Force. You can read the previous posts in the series: Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment by Joan Baldwin,
What the National Anthem Asks of Every American – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here By Jason L. Hanson, History Colorado O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming? And the
Defending Whole History at NPS and Historic Sites – AASLH
Last week, following President Trump’s executive orders on gender ideology, references to transgender and queer people were removed from the websites of the National Park Service’s (NPS) Stonewall National Monument and other historic sites, replacing the widely used LGBTQ+ abbreviation with “LGB.” This revision deliberately distorts decades of
Six Strategies for the Looming Crisis – AASLH
By Bruce W. Dearstyne John Dichtl's recent open letter to AASH members reminds us that we may be headed into a crisis President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order banning “radical anti-American ideologies” in the schools and establishing the “President’s Advisory 1776 Commission” to promote patriotic
Together in the Face of Uncertainty – AASLH
Over the past two weeks, I’ve heard from colleagues throughout the history community expressing their distress about impending challenges to the work they do. While we don’t yet know what the full impact of recent White House actions will be for our field, they have already
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment and the All-Volunteer History Organization – AASLH
Editor's Note: This is the second post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Task Force. You can read the previous post in the series: Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment by
The 250th Anniversary and the Road Ahead – AASLH
By John Marks and Madeleine Rosenberg On Friday, January 24, 2025, AASLH published the latest installment of our “250 and Beyond” monthly member newsletter, exploring how the incoming Trump administration might shift the landscape of the 250th anniversary commemoration. Since that time, President Donald Trump has signed two executive
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Museums: What Boards Should Know – AASLH
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Task Force. You can read the previous posts in the series: Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment by
Update on the Federal Funding Pause – AASLH
On Monday, January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-25-13 instructing all federal agencies to temporarily pause the obligation and distribution of all federal funding (other than payments to individuals). This order was challenged in court, and a federal judge temporarily blocked part of the order before it
AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort – AASLH
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier professional development program for mid-career professionals at history organizations. Beginning in 2025, HLI will be hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society in Minneapolis,
Happy 84th Anniversary AASLH! – AASLH
AASLH’s first logo, 1940 by Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator In 1904, the American Historical Association established the Conference of State and Local Historical Societies. In 1939, a group of Conference members proposed the creation of an independent entity to better coordinate the activities of historical societies
New Ideas and Inspiration: A First-Time Attendee at AASLH2024 – AASLH
By Valerie Mendoza, The Other Roads Historical Consulting The last thing I expected to encounter as I prepared for my first AASLH conference was a hurricane. I attended the 2024 conference as a recipient of the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. Luckily, my flights
After the Election – AASLH
As Americans vote to shape the future of our country, it’s vital to recognize the essential role history organizations play in strengthening democracy. At the local, state, and national levels, these institutions help people appreciate the long arc of American history while also exploring what makes
Residential Water Conservation Using the Rancho Model – AASLH
Editor's Note: If you'd like to learn more about this project and other ways your organization can increase the sustainability of your site, attend the "Increasing Environmental Sustainability on Your Site" session on Tuesday, January 28, that is part of our upcoming virtual summit, Activating Environmental
Conference Connections at AASLH2024 – AASLH
By René A. Ballesteros, Latinos in Heritage Conservation My name is René A. Ballesteros, and I recently attended the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference thanks to support from the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. I reside in the city of Edinburg, in the Rio Grande
Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment – AASLH
By Joan H. Baldwin Decades ago, when I was offered my first job as a county historical society director, I felt like the saint of neglected objects. I worked in the proverbial privileged, white person's house, helping a wealth of things speak in new ways. Along the
We Need You at Museums Advocacy Day 2025 – AASLH
Museums Advocacy Day February 24 – 25, 2025 Washington, DC Organized by the American Alliance of Museums Supported by the American Association for State and Local History REGISTER HERE | BECOME A MEMBER AASLH Members can register at the AAM Member Rate
HLI Takes Public History to the Streets – AASLH
By Andrea Jones, Director, History Leadership Institute With Nicole Martinez LeGrand, Multicultural Collections Curator, Indiana Historical Society Does our daily grind stand in the way of creating necessary change in the field of public history? With the constant Zoom meetings, the project deadlines, and Indianapolis-based historian, Nicole Martinez,
Residential Water Conservation Using the Rancho Model – AASLH
Editor's Note: If you'd like to learn more about this project and other ways your organization can increase the sustainability of your site, attend the "Increasing Environmental Sustainability on Your Site" session on Tuesday, January 28, that is part of our upcoming virtual summit, Activating Environmental
Happy 84th Anniversary AASLH! – AASLH
AASLH’s first logo, 1940 by Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator In 1904, the American Historical Association established the Conference of State and Local Historical Societies. In 1939, a group of Conference members proposed the creation of an independent entity to better coordinate the activities of historical societies
HLI Takes Public History to the Streets – AASLH
By Andrea Jones, Director, History Leadership Institute With Nicole Martinez LeGrand, Multicultural Collections Curator, Indiana Historical Society Does our daily grind stand in the way of creating necessary change in the field of public history? With the constant Zoom meetings, the project deadlines, and Indianapolis-based historian, Nicole Martinez,
Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment – AASLH
By Joan H. Baldwin Decades ago, when I was offered my first job as a county historical society director, I felt like the saint of neglected objects. I worked in the proverbial privileged, white person, helping a wealth of things speak in new ways. Along the way,
Updated AASLH Book: The Oral History Manual – AASLH
Now Available! The Oral History Manual Fourth Edition By Barbara W. Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan Paperback $36 AASLH Members / $45 Nonmembers Ebook $34 / $42.50 Nonmembers The Oral History Manual is a comprehensive and user-friendly book designed to take novice or experienced oral historians through the entire life
We Need You at Museums Advocacy Day 2025 – AASLH
Museums Advocacy Day February 24 – 25, 2025 Washington, DC Organized by the American Alliance of Museums Supported by the American Association for State and Local History REGISTER HERE | BECOME A MEMBER AASLH Members can register at the AAM Member Rate
AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort – AASLH
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier professional development program for mid-career professionals at history organizations. Beginning in 2025, HLI will be hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society in Minneapolis,
Conference Connections at AASLH2024 – AASLH
By René A. Ballesteros, Latinos in Heritage Conservation My name is René A. Ballesteros, and I recently attended the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference thanks to support from the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. I reside in the city of Edinburg, in the Rio Grande
New Ideas and Inspiration: A First-Time Attendee at AASLH2024 – AASLH
By Valerie Mendoza, The Other Roads Historical Consulting The last thing I expected to encounter as I prepared for my first AASLH conference was a hurricane. I attended the 2024 conference as a recipient of the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. Luckily, my flights
After the Election – AASLH
As Americans vote to shape the future of our country, it’s vital to recognize the essential role history organizations play in strengthening democracy. At the local, state, and national levels, these institutions help people appreciate the long arc of American history while also exploring what makes
From Hawai’i to Mobile: An Archivist’s Take on the 2024 Annual Conference – AASLH
By Helen Wong Smith, University of Hawai'i and SAA Past President Despite serving on the AASLH Leadership Nominating Committee in 2018-2019, attending the AASLH Annual Conference from Hawaiʻi has not been possible in the past, with my allocated professional development
New AASLH Book: Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites – AASLH
Now Available! Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites Edited By Kenneth C. Turino and Max A. van Balgooy Paperback $40 AASLH Members / $50 Nonmembers Ebook $35.60 AASLH Members / $44.50 Nonmembers This year, give your site the gift of holiday programming and exhibits that are historically accurate
Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here Now Accepting Session Proposals 2025 AASLH Annual Conference The American Experiment September 10 – 13, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio Proposals Due December 13 AASLH is now accepting session proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference! The theme of the conference is The American Experiment. As we approach America 250,
Updated AASLH Book: The Oral History Manual – AASLH
Now Available! The Oral History Manual Fourth Edition By Barbara W. Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan Paperback $36 AASLH Members / $45 Nonmembers Ebook $34 / $42.50 Nonmembers The Oral History Manual is a comprehensive and user-friendly book designed to take novice or experienced oral historians through the entire life
Remembering Indigenous People’s History – AASLH
By Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator Monday, October 14th is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, and so today we also honor the numerous indigenous museums around the country, many of them AASLH members. In 1977, a discussion began among the members of The International
Remembering Indigenous People’s History – AASLH
By Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator Monday, October 14th is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, and so today we also honor the numerous indigenous museums around the country, many of them AASLH members. In 1977, a discussion began among the members of The International
Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here Now Accepting Session Proposals 2025 AASLH Annual Conference The American Experiment September 10 – 13, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio Proposals Due December 13 AASLH is now accepting session proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference! The theme of the conference is The American Experiment. As we approach America 250,
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here -By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO "The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will write its next chapter." For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people
Explore Mobile and Gulf Coast History Through Books, Films, Podcasts, and Music – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here As we prepare for the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference in Mobile, AL, in a couple of weeks, AASLH staff and members of our Host Committee have put together some resources to prepare you for visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast. Here are books, documentaries, podcasts,
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here -By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO "The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will write its next chapter." For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people