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Build Leadership Skills at AASLH/OLHA 2025 – AASLH
By Bethany L. Hawkins There are only a few weeks left before the early bird deadline for registering for the 2025 AASLH/OLHA Annual Conference. This year’s program offers great opportunities to build leadership skills as well as connecting with other history practitioners in similar leadership roles. In
Registration Now Open for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference! – AASLH
Registration Now Open! 2025 AASLH Annual Conference In Partnership with the Ohio Local History Alliance September 10 – 13 Cincinnati, Ohio Registration is now open for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference! Don’t miss this event, which takes place as our field makes final preparations to kick off the 250th commemoration of
Announcing the AASLH 2025 History in Progress Award Winners – AASLH
For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful
Announcing the AASLH 2025 Leadership in History Award Winners – AASLH
For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today,
Announcing the AASLH 2025 Leadership in History Award Winners – AASLH
For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today,
2025 Annual Conference Fellowships and Scholarships – AASLH
The Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko Memorial Scholarship, Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowships, and Small Museums Scholarships are the three programs that AASLH offers to assist those who would like to attend the AASLH Annual Conference. Applications for all scholarships and fellowships are now open. Submissions are due June 27, 2025. Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko
Announcing the AASLH 2025 History in Progress Award Winners – AASLH
For eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful
Announcing the AASLH 2025 Albert B. Corey Award Winner – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here AASLH 2025 Leadership in History Awards United Lynn Pride of Lynn, Massachusetts, Recognized with Albert B. Corey Award For eighty years, AASLH has given Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and
Announcing the AASLH 2025 Albert B. Corey Award Winner – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here AASLH 2025 Leadership in History Awards United Lynn Pride of Lynn, Massachusetts, Recognized with Albert B. Corey Award For eighty years, AASLH has given Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and
Registration Now Open for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference! – AASLH
Registration Now Open! 2025 AASLH Annual Conference In Partnership with the Ohio Local History Alliance September 10 – 13 Cincinnati, Ohio Registration is now open for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference! Don’t miss this event, which takes place as our field makes final preparations to kick off the 250th commemoration of
Your Voice Matters: Vote in the AASLH Council Election – AASLH
AASLH Members: Voting is now open in the annual Council and Leadership Nominating Committee elections. We encourage you to participate in the election and cast your vote! The election closes on June 25. The AASLH Council is the governing board of the association. Council sets policy and provides
Announcing the 2025 Election Slate of Candidates – AASLH
Each year, the American Association for State and Local History conducts an election to select those who will serve on the AASLH Council, the governing board of the association, and the Leadership Nominating Committee, which nominates candidates for Council and the committee. This year's election will be
Your Voice Matters: Vote in the AASLH Council Election – AASLH
AASLH Members: Voting is now open in the annual Council and Leadership Nominating Committee elections. We encourage you to participate in the election and cast your vote! The election closes on June 25. The AASLH Council is the governing board of the association. Council sets policy and provides
Contact Congress: Save Agencies that Support History Orgs and Nonprofit Tax Status – AASLH
In this update: Contact Congress: Reject the president’s budget proposal and support IMLS, NEH, and NPS Contact Congress: Don’t increase tax burden on nonprofits Tell us about your grant cancellations and reinstatements New advocacy page on AASLH website We encourage you to share the information below and
2025 Annual Conference Fellowships and Scholarships – AASLH
The Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko Memorial Scholarship, Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowships, and Small Museums Scholarships are the three programs that AASLH offers to assist those who would like to attend the AASLH Annual Conference. Applications for all scholarships and fellowships are now open. Submissions are due June 27, 2025. Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko
Announcing the 2025 Election Slate of Candidates – AASLH
Each year, the American Association for State and Local History conducts an election to select those who will serve on the AASLH Council, the governing board of the association, and the Leadership Nominating Committee, which nominates candidates for Council and the committee. This year's election will be
Contact Congress: Save Agencies that Support History Orgs and Nonprofit Tax Status – AASLH
In this update: Contact Congress: Reject the president’s budget proposal and support IMLS, NEH, and NPS Contact Congress: Don’t increase tax burden on nonprofits Tell us about your grant cancellations and reinstatements New advocacy page on AASLH website We encourage you to share the information below and
An AASLH Member on the Value of IMLS and NEH – AASLH
We are presenting this column which appears in the Oklahoma Historical Society newsletter as an example to AASLH members and others who are willing to send their own messages to federal and state officials on behalf of history and museums. The Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities,
Advocacy Update: Congressional Support for U.S. 250th Funding – AASLH
Urge Congress to Provide U.S. 250th Anniversary Funding AASLH has been meeting with Congressional offices about federal support for U.S. 250th anniversary activities. We are asking for robust funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which could offer avenues for investing
Carrying the Banner – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions. Conservation of an American flag at History Colorado. By Jason L. Hanson, History Colorado O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd
Advocacy Update: Congressional Support for U.S. 250th Funding – AASLH
Urge Congress to Provide U.S. 250th Anniversary Funding AASLH has been meeting with Congressional offices about federal support for U.S. 250th anniversary activities. We are asking for robust funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which could offer avenues for investing
Call for Posters for AASLH 2025 Annual Conference – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here Sponsored by the National Council on Public History AASLH has partnered with the National Council on Public History (NCPH) to invite proposals for an NCPH‐sponsored Poster Session at the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference in Cincinnati. Deadline: June 13 Submit a proposal at:
Announcing the National Survey of History Practitioners – AASLH
Today, the AASLH Public History Research Lab is launching a major new research initiative: the National Survey of History Practitioners. This national survey aims to answer important questions: Who works in the history field today? How are they compensated? And how do they feel
Announcing the National Survey of History Practitioners – AASLH
Today, the AASLH Public History Research Lab is launching a major new research initiative: the National Survey of History Practitioners. This national survey aims to answer important questions: Who works in the history field today? How are they compensated? And how do they feel
Call for Posters for AASLH 2025 Annual Conference – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here Sponsored by the National Council on Public History AASLH has partnered with the National Council on Public History (NCPH) to invite proposals for an NCPH‐sponsored Poster Session at the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference in Cincinnati. Deadline: June 13 Submit a proposal at:
Send AASLH Your Grant Cancellation Letters – AASLH
The White House recently directed the termination of thousands of grants from federal agencies that serve the history field, including the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and National Park Service (NPS). These grants provide vital support for history
An AASLH Member’s Letter to the Smithsonian – AASLH
We are presenting this letter as an example to AASLH members and others who are willing to send their own messages to federal and state officials on behalf of history and museums. The Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Park
Introducing the 2025 History Leadership Institute Fellows – AASLH
AASLH is thrilled to announce that we have selected 25 of our field’s emerging leaders as the 2025 History Leadership Institute Fellows! Chosen from a large and highly competitive pool of applicants from across the country, these promising leaders will participate in the 2025 History Leadership Institute (HLI) Seminar.
An AASLH Member on the Value of IMLS and NEH – AASLH
We are presenting this column which appears in the Oklahoma Historical Society newsletter as an example to AASLH members and others who are willing to send their own messages to federal and state officials on behalf of history and museums. The Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities,
Carrying the Banner – AASLH
Your Content Goes Here As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions. Conservation of an American flag at History Colorado. By Jason L. Hanson, History Colorado O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd
An AASLH Member’s Letter to the Smithsonian – AASLH
We are presenting this letter as an example to AASLH members and others who are willing to send their own messages to federal and state officials on behalf of history and museums. The Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Park
Defend the Institute of Museum and Library Services – AASLH
In March, President Trump signed an executive order gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only federal agency that provides essential funding and leadership to history organizations across the country. On the top of this page, you'll
The American Veterinary Medical History Society is pleased to join the AASLH! – AASLH
Mary-Elizabeth Ellard, DVM Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America. Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject. The Museum Committee
Take Action to Save the National Endowment for the Humanities – AASLH
After effectively shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) this week, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is now targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The administration is threatening to reduce staff, cut the agency’s
Impact of Federal and State Actions on History Organizations – AASLH
Recent federal and state actions are creating a difficult and uncertain environment for the history field. With your help, AASLH is gathering examples of the impact on history organizations. Has your organization also been impacted? We want to hear from you. Please
Defend the Institute of Museum and Library Services – AASLH
In March, President Trump signed an executive order gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only federal agency that provides essential funding and leadership to history organizations across the country. On the top of this page, you'll
Impact of Federal and State Actions on History Organizations – AASLH
Recent federal and state actions are creating a difficult and uncertain environment for the history field. With your help, AASLH is gathering examples of the impact on history organizations. Has your organization also been impacted? We want to hear from you. Please
The American Veterinary Medical History Society is pleased to join the AASLH! – AASLH
Mary-Elizabeth Ellard, DVM Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America. Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject. The Museum Committee