American Historical Association @historians.org · 22/09/2026Behind the scenes at the DAR Museum! Last week, current and former AHA staff came out to support executive director Sarah Jones Weicksel at a talk for her new book, A Nation Unraveled: Clothing, Culture, and Violence in the American Civil War Era (UNC Press). 0111
American Historical Association @historians.org · 17/09/2026Today, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel joined members of Congress at the Capitol to announce the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026. Read more about today’s press conference here: www.historians.org/news/aha-exe... 0184
American Historical Association @historians.org · 08/09/2026Upon the announcement of his upcoming retirement, the AHA congratulates Lonnie Bunch on his extraordinary tenure as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and his long career championing the importance of history in American life. 0486
American Historical Association @historians.org · 03/08/2026Last week, the AHA welcomed educators to the Library of Congress for the in-person portion of the inaugural Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Mid-Atlantic and US Territories regional hybrid conference. Participants toured the Library, explored its collections, and connected with fellow educators. 0214
American Historical Association @historians.org · 24/07/2026History faculty are often asked, "What can you do with a history BA degree?" In this clip, Julia Ryan reflects on one of the most valuable skills she gained as a history major: the ability to tell a story. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/UGgKCFbCnRw?si=NAwsHn24aTd… 091
American Historical Association @historians.org · 23/07/2026Want to explore the data? Sign up for our free email list and we'll send you three featured essays from Careers for History Majors, 2nd ed. bit.ly/AHA-email 031
American Historical Association @historians.org · 23/07/2026Historical training develops a student's ability to: -analyze evidence -communicate effectively -solve problems -evaluate information -understand context Those skills have immense value wherever your career takes you. 162
American Historical Association @historians.org · 23/07/2026History graduates build careers in education, government, museums, nonprofits, publishing, business, law, libraries, and many other sectors. 120
American Historical Association @historians.org · 23/07/2026What can you do with a history BA? The data tells a compelling story. 👇 274
American Historical Association @historians.org · 22/07/2026AHA staff and interns are on Capitol Hill this week attending hearings on the Smithsonian. We're here in support of our colleagues at the National Museum of American History and an independent Smithsonian. 🗃️ 1455
American Historical Association @historians.org · 22/07/2026Save the date! The 140th AHA annual meeting is coming to New Orleans, January 7–10, 2027. Registration, housing, and the full program arrive in mid-September. We can't wait to see you there! www.historians.org/events/annual-me… 040
American Historical Association @historians.org · 21/07/2026This morning, AHA staff and interns toured the Capitol Visitor Center's semiquincentennial exhibit, "Spirit of '76." Curator Christine Blackerby shared the stories behind the artifacts and explored how the Declaration's meaning has evolved for different groups across US history. 092
American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/07/2026Spotted on Capitol Hill today! Alexandra Levy, AHA staff, and Jennifer Baniewicz, AHA Council, joined @socialstudies.org for its 2026 Hill Day, urging lawmakers to support high-quality social studies and civics education. Learn more about our advocacy efforts: bit.ly/4wI5Rg5. 061
American Historical Association @historians.org · 14/07/2026We need historians because they provide the evidence and context needed for informed public debate. In classrooms, courtrooms, and communities, historians help ground important conversations in historical evidence. Where have you seen history shape an important conversation? 0198
American Historical Association @historians.org · 01/07/2026A full house at the AHA office this week! History department chairs from across the country joined us in Washington, DC, for our annual Department Chairs’ Workshop. Thank you to everyone who spent two days learning and connecting with colleagues. 0142
American Historical Association @historians.org · 26/06/2026Getting ready for the annual meeting takes a lot of planning, including developing the artwork that will represent #AHA27. This week, AHA staff gathered to review the latest designs for New Orleans. We can’t wait to share the final artwork with you soon! 030
American Historical Association @historians.org · 18/06/2026This week, AHA staff Debbie Ann Doyle & Jake Purcell were in New Orleans visiting our annual meeting hotels as planning continues for #AHA27. 🎭 Registration opens in September. Sign up for our e-newsletter for meeting news, updates, & deadlines: historians.informz.net/historians/pages/About_the_AHA 060
American Historical Association @historians.org · 22/05/2026She made history for decades. Now she has a degree in it. Congratulations to Billie Jean King on earning her BA in history from from Cal State LA, 65 years after first enrolling. 119950
American Historical Association @historians.org · 19/05/2026We need historians because what we remember matters. Public memory shapes how we understand the past and present. What story do you think should be remembered more widely? #WeNeedHistorians #TalkAboutHumanities 25120
American Historical Association @historians.org · 14/05/2026This week, AHA staff celebrated marketing coordinator Rebecca West earning her MA in history from George Mason University and AHR managing editor Sarah Muncy's birthday with cake in the office. Congratulations, Rebecca, and happy birthday, Sarah! 3231
American Historical Association @historians.org · 08/05/2026ICYMI: A federal judge ruled in favor of the AHA, @acls1919.bsky.social, & @modernlanguage.bsky.sociall in our lawsuit to restore the NEH. “This decision is a victory … for all Americans,” said AHA exec director Sarah Weicksel. "The humanities provide all of us with essential tools for our future.” 0172
American Historical Association @historians.org · 07/05/2026In late April, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel presented on the AHA’s work on Broadening the Definition of Historical Scholarship and the American Historical Review at the Oxford University Press Journals Summit in Oxford, UK. 0120
American Historical Association @historians.org · 01/05/2026Last week, AHA director of publications @lmansley.bsky.social Laura Ansley spoke at the Dittrick Medical History Center on publishing the history of contraception and led workshops at Case Western Reserve University on careers for history majors and op-ed writing. 0101
American Historical Association @historians.org · 30/04/2026We need historians because there is always more than one side to the story. Looking at multiple perspectives changes how we understand the past. What perspective has reshaped how you see the past? #WeNeedHistorians #TalkAboutHumanities 12210
American Historical Association @historians.org · 17/04/2026We need historians not just to understand the past, but to shape what comes next. As we look ahead, the work of historians remains essential to public life, education, and a thriving democracy. What should we better understand about the past as we think about the future? 🗃️ #TalkAboutHumanities 24217
American Historical Association @historians.org · 16/04/2026We need historians because every headline has a history. History helps us make sense of the world around us every day. What’s a story, place, or moment that changed how you see the world? 🗃️ #TalkAboutHumanities 22212
American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/04/2026Historians are everywhere, working on more than most people realize. Historians, what are you researching, teaching, or exploring right now? Share a sentence and help illustrate the range of the discipline. #TalkAboutHumanities 🗃️ 33313
American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/04/2026Records that show how presidential decisions are made could be lost permanently. These records are essential to understanding decision-making at the highest levels of government. The AHA and American Oversight have taken emergency legal action to protect them. 🔗 bit.ly/4ccLGzA 03015
American Historical Association @historians.org · 14/04/2026We need historians because evidence doesn’t explain itself. Context does not simply exist. It is built through research, interpretation, and critical analysis. What stories have you uncovered in the historical record? #TalkAboutHumanities 🗃️ 323590
American Historical Association @historians.org · 13/04/2026We need historians because the past is never just the past. Every policy debate, public conversation, and cultural shift is shaped by what came before. Historians help us understand context, trace change over time, and recognize what’s at stake. #TalkAboutHumanities 🗃️ 210341
American Historical Association @historians.org · 20/11/2025Thank you to Allison S. Finkelstein, senior historian at the Arlington National Cemetery, for giving the AHA staff a tour yesterday. 🗃️ 170
American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/10/2025On Capitol Hill, we’re saying hello to our neighbors and providing free history to anyone who walks by the AHA townhouse today. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by! 🗃 26112
American Historical Association @historians.org · 11/03/2025AHA staff are meeting with Congressional staff today to urge support for federal funding for the humanities, as part of the National Humanities Alliance’s Advocacy Day. #HumanitiesForAll 1419
American Historical Association @historians.org · 06/01/2025Many thanks to our #AHA25 participants and attendees for joining us in New York. We look forward to seeing you next year at #AHA26 in Chicago! 🗃️ 0552
American Historical Association @historians.org · 06/01/2025“State of the Field for Busy Teachers: LGBTQ+ History” (11 AM) will address questions on LGBTQ+ history in the classroom. #AHA25 🗃️ 063
American Historical Association @historians.org · 06/01/2025This #AHA25 workshop (9 AM) aims to engage a panel of educators and the audience in a conversation on teaching writing in the history classroom. Panelists will focus on how to use AI as a writing and thinking tool as part of their instruction. 🗃️ 040
American Historical Association @historians.org · 06/01/2025Today at 9 AM: Presenters will share strategies for enrolling & retaining undergrad students, insights about history programs, national trends in history enrollment & degrees, & approaches to ensuring quality learning experiences for students. 🗃️ #AHA25 aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 042
American Historical Association @historians.org · 06/01/2025Starting in 30 minutes: #AHA25 plenary "The American Revolution—A New Film Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, Written by Geoffrey Ward" will include clips from the series and a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of telling the story of the Revolution in film.🗃️ 2183
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Tonight at 8:30 PM: #AHA25 plenary "The American Revolution—A New Film Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, Written by Geoffrey Ward" will include clips from the series and a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of telling the story of the Revolution in film. 🗃️ 0130
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Join us for the #AHA25 Undergraduate Poster Sessions, today from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the Exhibit Hall. We encourage members to attend the session and learn about the work being done by undergraduate history majors and students. 🗃️ 0151
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today at 3:30 PM: This #AHA25 session aims to spark dialogue about how to build community among SLAC faculty while creating new structures for liberal arts college historians to communicate with each other and the rest of the field. 🗃️ 050
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today at 3:30 PM: This roundtable will introduce the AHR’s "Graphic Narratives and History" project and invite attendees to share their experiences with graphic histories, comics, and other related media both as researchers and in the classroom. 🗃️ 0102
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today at 1:30 PM: This #AHA25 panel convenes a range of leading experts to discuss the implications of AHA research on secondary US education and the future of history instruction. 🗃️ aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 1100
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Come to the #AHA25 Undergraduate Lightning Round: Community Organizing, Activism, and Political Engagement. This session (1:30 PM) will feature three-minute presentations by undergraduate historians describing their research. 🗃️ 050
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today (Sunday) from 12:30-3 PM, the AHA will hold its annual career event at #AHA25, with advisors from a wide variety of fields available for informal conversations & informational interviews about their careers & experiences. All are encouraged to attend! 🗃️ www.historians.org/events/annua... 040
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today at 10:30 AM: This #AHA25 session will provide perspectives on important aspects of the social media landscape today, and the history behind how we got here. 🗃️ aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 0100
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Don’t forget to pick up your tote bag across from registration! #AHA25 0182
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Today at 10:30 AM: Have questions about the process of publishing in the AHR? Interested in discussing ideas for journal articles or projects for the AHR History Lab? Stop by this informal #AHA25 session to meet AHR staff & members of the Board of Editors. 🗃️ aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 094
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025Come to the #AHA25 Undergraduate Lightning Round: Research across the Fields. This session (10:30 AM) will feature three-minute presentations by undergraduate historians describing their research. 🗃️ aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 041
American Historical Association @historians.org · 05/01/2025In the K–16 Educators’ Workshop, Part 1: Finding and Elevating Missing Voices from the Past roundtable (8:30 AM), Library of Congress education specialists will provide resources for locating lesser-known voices in the LOC. 🗃️ #AHA25 aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web... 1114