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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 1h
This virtual workshop on October 22 will give you the tools you need to understand and apply NAGPRA principles at your organization and maintain ethical and authentic partnerships with Native organizations. Register at tinyurl.com/4nnzsvd7.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 17h
Using AASLH's National Census of History Organizations as a primary foundation, attendees to this webinar will learn the ins and outs of the U.S. history sector—its parameters, key characteristics, and top pain points—as well as insights into audience trends. Register at tinyurl.com/2sr2b27y.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 22h
You'll leave this half-day, online workshop tomorrow feeling more confident about communicating with the public about the work your institution does and the value you provide to your community. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2ajmpdj5.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 28/09/2026
Attend our free AASLH History Hour tomorrow with the chairs of AASLH's Governance and Small Museum Committees and the Field Services Alliance to share ideas about improving governance at our sites. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0926.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 28/09/2026
Building on AASLH's new manual, "Speak Up for History: Getting Started in Local Advocacy," this webinar on October 20 will offer attendees a basic understanding of what local advocacy is and why it matters, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/36dhu8yx.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 27/09/2026
The National Council on the Social Studies (NCSS) has launched a campaign with a simple message: "We trust the educators, curators, and historians who do this work every day, and we want them to know our members have their backs."
socialstudies.org
Museums are the Place to Be! | Social Studies
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 27/09/2026
The University of Kansas is hosting a free conference to explore the various forms of reparative work occurring within museums to address the complicated life histories of objects in their care, including through repatriation, collaboration, and partnership. Attend online or in person, Oct. 29 -30.
global.ku.edu
Conference: Global Restitution & Reparative Efforts in Museums
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 26/09/2026
This weekend marks a national moment of history programming designed to connect communities, strengthen civic trust and discourse, and showcase the vital role of history in public life.
wewantmorehistory.org
Home - We Want More History
A national day of history in public. Join Us Events will take place across libraries, parks, museums, and other civic spaces, featuring talks, facilitated discussions, teach-ins, programs, and community storytelling events. GET INVOLVED Events can be scheduled anytime between September 25-27. Submit Your Planned Event I Am a Host Looking for a Speaker I Am
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 26/09/2026
With Pennsylvania at the center of much of country's 250th commemorations, we'd like to thank the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission for being an Emerald Sponsor of this year's Joint Conference with @ncph.bsky.social. We encourage you to visit their sites and museums.
pa.gov
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 26/09/2026
Boston's Museum of African American History lays off a third of staff. President and CEO Noelle Trent says that the economy and society have changed.
wbur.org
After layoffs, Boston’s Museum of African American History faces its future
This week the Museum of African American History cut a third of its staff, eliminating director positions in development, curatorial work and learning. The layoffs reflect broader pressures facing cultural institutions: executive orders targeting diversity initiatives and a $500,000 federal grant that was temporarily terminated.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 25/09/2026
Your museum is ready to refine its collection, getting rid of items that don't fit the mission that are draining your site's time, space, and funds. But where to start? Join this webinar on October 21 to learn about the Valentine Museum's process. Register at tinyurl.com/4sxk7wae.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 25/09/2026
In order to address a gap in museums for culturally appropriate care of Native collections, the School for Advance Research has released the Indigenous Collections Care Guide. The guide is grounded in meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities.
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ICC Guide - School for Advanced Research
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 25/09/2026
Our thanks to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for being an Emerald Sponsor of last week's Joint Conference with @ncph.bsky.social. Two important things to know about Pomeroy. 1) they offer free historical markers and 2) they organize National Historic Marker Weekend every April.
wgpfoundation.org
William G. Pomeroy Foundation | For History, For Life
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is committed to supporting the celebration of community history; and care for families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 24/09/2026
In this webinar on October 8, speakers from National History Day, the Tennessee Historical Society, the Utah Historical Society, and a small house museum will discuss how engagement with NHD can expand your institution's footprint, fulfill your mission, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/2akmsjus.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 24/09/2026
Last week's Joint Conference was a resounding success! We thank the National Trust for Historic Preservation for being an Emerald Sponsor of the conference. The support of the Trust helps make the conference possible. Thanks to the Trust for all the work they do in historic preservation.
savingplaces.org
@SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation activates the power of place to serve the public good, improve people’s lives, and enable a shared future.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 24/09/2026
Hear how the Levine Museum of the New South and the Elkhart County (IN) Historical Museum have used programs and partnerships to increase historical knowledge in their communities while bridging divides and helping their communities address contemporary challenges. Register at tinyurl.com/pknttyna.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 24/09/2026
Join this webinar on October 7 to hear directly from Made By Us leadership about research and insights that can help history organizations more effectively appeal to and serve youth audiences. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/6kev58en.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 23/09/2026
Whether you need to write fundraising letters, make advocacy calls, speak with the media, or simply update your website, this workshop on September 30 is for you. Register at tinyurl.com/2ajmpdj5.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 22/09/2026
Good governance is essential for nonprofits. Join our next History Hour on September 29 to talk about governance – what we need to know, what we want to know, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0926.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 22/09/2026
America's history sector is vast, unique, and vital. Using AASLH's National Census of History Organizations as a primary foundation, attendees to this webinar on Oct. 14 will learn the ins and outs of the U.S. history sector as well as insights into audience trends. Register at tinyurl.com/2sr2b27y.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 21/09/2026
We are looking for new instructors for our Project Management for History Professionals and Leadership and Administration for History Organizations Online Courses. See the respective job postings and apply by September 25. See the postings at tinyurl.com/3thkpr3y and tinyurl.com/5n7enstu.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 21/09/2026
AASLH offices will be closed today through Wednesday, September 23. We will reopen on Thursday, September 24.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 20/09/2026
Join this webinar on October 8 to learn how engagement with National History Day can expand your institution's footprint, fulfill your mission, and provide professional development for staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2akmsjus.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 20/09/2026
Now that the Joint Conference is over, we want to thank the National Trust for Historic Preservation for being an Emerald Sponsor. We appreciate the Trust's support in helping make the conference possible, in addition to all of their work to support our field.
savingplaces.org
@SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation activates the power of place to serve the public good, improve people’s lives, and enable a shared future.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 20/09/2026
Volunteers are needed to do an initial round of blind review of session proposals for next year's conference. If you'll have 3-4 hours to read through about 30 proposals this December please fill out this form by November 1 at surveymonkey.com/r/5XGGP6F.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 19/09/2026
The Institute of Museum and Library Services offers 13 funding opportunities to history organizations and libraries. The programs are open to institutions in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories, and freely associated states. Applications are due on November 13.
imls.gov
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is Accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications to Strengthen America’s Cultural Heritage
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is Accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications to Strengthen America’s Cultural Heritage Institutions across America are encouraged to apply by November 13. WASHINGTON, DC — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the leading source of federal funding for America’s museums and libraries, is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 discretionary grant programs.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 18/09/2026
This year's Joint Conference has been made possible in part by the sponsorship of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. We thank them for all of their support of AASLH, including membership at the Premier Partner level. Check out their sites if you are visiting Pennsylvania.
pa.gov
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 18/09/2026
AASLH offices will be closed Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23. We will reopen on Thursday, September 24. Have a great weekend!
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 18/09/2026
Want to get a historical marker for free? Get in touch with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, an Emerald sponsor at the Joint Conference. Visit them at booth 113 or at www.wgpfoundation.org.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 18/09/2026
Narragansett Councilwoman Heather Angel Mars-Martins on “The Work of Revolution,” this year’s Joint Conference theme.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 17/09/2026
Made By Us is an organization dedicated to strengthening ties between youth and history organizations:. Attendees to this webinar will hear directly from Made By Us leadership about research and insights that can help history organizations serve youth audiences. Register at tinyurl.com/6kev58en.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 17/09/2026
Along with @ncph.bsky.social, we thank the National Trust for Historic Preservation for being an Emerald Sponsor at the Joint Conference. Their sponsorship helps make the conference possible. The Trust supports our field with grants, advocacy, and more. Visit their website for more information.
savingplaces.org
@SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation activates the power of place to serve the public good, improve people’s lives, and enable a shared future.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 16/09/2026
This half-day virtual workshop on September 30 will help history practitioners at institutions of all types and sizes learn how to communicate about their work more effectively. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2ajmpdj5.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 16/09/2026
Check out the silent auction at the conference today and tomorrow. Proceeds go to AASLH professional development programs. See it on the 5th floor. #workofrevolution
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 15/09/2026
Welcome to Providence! Here’s how to register or pick up your badge. Thanks for coming! #WorkofRevolution
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 15/09/2026
AASLH History Hour, a free informal conversation and community-building event, takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3 – 4 p.m. Join us on September 29 to talk about governance – what we need to know, what we want to know, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0926.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 14/09/2026
This week is the AASLH NCPH Joint Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. AASLH staff will be onsite and may not be able to respond emails during this time. Attendees with any questions can visit us at the registration desk during the conference.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 14/09/2026
This webinar on October 1 will offer both big-picture inspiration and concrete case studies highlighting programming and partnership ideas that can help enhance your organization's capacity to fortify American civic culture. Register at tinyurl.com/pknttyna.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 13/09/2026
Our half-day virtual workshop on October 21 will show you how the Valentine Museum in Virginia found better homes for artifacts, increased knowledge of existing collections, and created a better collections management plan. Register at tinyurl.com/mv5ttuz5.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 12/09/2026
IMLS has published the results of the groundbreaking National Museum Survey. Modeled after IMLS's Public Libraries Survey, and developed with support from a panel including AASLH, the inaugural survey is the first comprehensive federal dataset regarding US museums.
imls.gov
National Museum Survey (NMS)
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 12/09/2026
AASLH is one of more than 700 public, private, and nonprofit-sector orgs, representing 5 mil. Americans, that signed an open letter calling on Congress to reject efforts underway to dismantle one of America's most successful bipartisan historic preservation, conservation, and good-government laws.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 11/09/2026
Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We remember the lives lost on this tragic day. You can visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for several resources about this event, including these lesson plans: tinyurl.com/y67p2e9e.
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Lesson Plans | National September 11 Memorial & Museum
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 11/09/2026
A constantly evolving landscape is testing the history field. Our five-week webinar series, which begins on Oct. 7, will update you with the latest research, insights, and guidance on how to respond to these issues. Register for the bundle or the individual webinars: learn.aaslh.org/upcoming-events.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10/09/2026
AASLH has partnered with Wiki Education to offer two versions of the Documenting America Wikipedia course. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/5n7bb966.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10/09/2026
Feeling overwhelmed and underprepared to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)? During this workshop on Oct. 22, Bernstein & Associates NAGPRA Consultants will provide an overview of NAGPRA and the 2024 updated regulations. Register at tinyurl.com/4nnzsvd7.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10/09/2026
This half-day virtual workshop on Sept. 30 will show you how to share your message more effectively and foster greater understanding in the public about the value of history and how historians do their work. Register at tinyurl.com/2ajmpdj5.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 09/09/2026
Next week's Joint Conference with the NCPH will be the largest gathering ever of the public history field. Online registration has closed, but you can register onsite to access 110 learning sessions and network with 1,500 attendees. Learn more at tinyurl.com/AASLH2026.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 09/09/2026
See how the AASLH Standards and Excellence Program (STEPS) can help your organization build strong foundations for future growth. Join us for a free webinar to hear how STEPS can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change. Register at tinyurl.com/mwmct5cu.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 08/09/2026
Join us at September's AASLH History Hour on September 29 to talk about governance – what we need to know, what we want to know, and more. Most of the time will be in breakout rooms for you to meet your peers and discuss governance. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0926.
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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 07/09/2026
After a finding by the National Labor Relations Board that management illegally retaliated against employees who voted to unionize, workers have won pay increases and improved paid leave. The contract was ratified by 96% of union members.
chicago.suntimes.com
Chicago History Museum workers ratify first union contract
Amid a wave of cultural organizing in Chicago, the contract comes after the National Labor Relations Board found the museum’s previous leadership retaliated against staff for unionizing.
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