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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Grumpy Hour is back on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7-8pm Eastern! Grumpy Hours (in contrast to “happy hours”) give space for commiseration, community, and much-needed venting for those working in public history or looking to find a career in the field. Register for free community.ncph.org/event/Grumpy...

Fall 2026 Grumpy Hour. November 10 at 7pm Eastern. Organized by NCPH's Consultants Committee.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The NCPH Advocacy Committee issued an Advocacy Alert in response to the National Archives and Records Administration’s plans to close two regional archives and research centers: the National Archives at San Francisco (in San Bruno, CA) and the National Archives at Chicago. ncph.org/wp-content/u....

National Council on Public History Advocacy Alert!

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you’re thinking about going to grad school for public history, you need to check out this resource: ncph.org/wp-content/u.... The Graduate Student Handbook can help you break down a big decision into manageable steps to find and choose a program that fits your interests, goals, and budget.

The Graduate Student Handbook: Choosing and Thriving in a Public History Program. Free resource to help you tackle every aspect of grad school. https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NCPH-Graduate-Student-Handbook-2025.pdf

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The deadline for our Call for Posters for our 2027 conference next April in St. Louis, Missouri, has been extended! We are now accepting poster proposals through October 18, 2026. The poster session will be held at our conference hotel on April 22, 2027. Submit at: ncph.org/news/ncph-20....

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you heard of The Inclusive Historian's Handbook? This reference source provides concrete examples of how to make history work more relevant. It was created for all people engaged in historical work in a wide range of settings. Browse the list of entries: inclusivehistorian.com/entries/

The Inclusive Historian's Handbook. A freely available source to support inclusive and equity-focused historical work in public settings. Cosponsored by AASLH and NCPH.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is a reminder to mark your calendars for NCPH 2027! We met on AASLH’s schedule for the joint conference this fall but will return to NCPH’s regular spring conference schedule in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-24, 2027. Keep an eye out for updates and opportunities: ncph.org/conference/n....

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you enjoyed your time with us in Providence last week, consider joining NCPH or renewing to receive the full benefits of being a member, like access to The Public Historian, a weekly public history news update, discounted conference registration rates, and more! Join or renew at: ncph.org/join

Consider joining or renewing to receive NCPH membership benefits. Individual $84. Sustaining $150. Student $37. New Professional $47. Retired $59. Under-/Unemployed $37. Public History Adjacent $37. ncph.org/join

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The NCPH staff will be out of the office this week to rest and recover from our conference. We will begin responding to your messages and fielding your requests on Monday, September 28. Thank you!

Out of Office. NCPH Staff Resting and Recovering Sept. 21-27.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We’ll see you April 21-24, 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri for NCPH 2027! Stay informed on conference updates and opportunities at: ncph.org/conference/n....

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who spent the week in Providence with us! We appreciate the time, money, and effort you put into making the trip and hope you walked away with ideas, hope, and new friends so you can continue the #WorkOfRevolution. Thank you @aaslh.org for going on this wild journey with us!

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Stop by Booth 133 in the Exhibit Hall to meet The Lepage Center, one of our generous joint conference sponsors! They create space for historically informed conversations about how the past shapes the present by partnering with public institutions, journalists, universities, and scholars worldwide.

Two representatives behind the Lepage Center booth.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NCPH and AASLH would like to recognize @lepagevu.bsky.social for being a Platinum Level joint conference sponsor! Their generous sponsorship helped make this week possible. Thank you for supporting NCPH in our mission to serve the needs of practitioners putting history to work in the world.

AASLH - NCPH 2026 Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest. Platinum Sponsor. Backdrop image of downtown Providence, credit Payton Chung, CC BY 2.0.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Welcome to Providence! We’re looking forward to sharing the week in community–learning, presenting, and connecting–to sustain ourselves in our public history work. There will be meaningful conversations, advocacy, exploration, and fun! Tag us and use #WorkOfRevolution to share your experience.

NCPH President Nicole A. Moore and NCPH Membership Coordinator Jess Baloun at the conference badge pickup booth.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New swag spotted in the NCPH office! Make it yours at NCPH-AASLH 2026. Donate to the NCPH Annual Fund: community.ncph.org/donations/. Show your receipt at the registration desk to receive your swag. $10 = advocacy postcard pack $15 = History@Work sticker + NCPH magnet $20 or more = all of the above

New Swag! A History@Work Ahead sticker on a door, advocacy postcards splayed out on a desk, and a NCPH magnet with other magnets on a filing cabinet.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The NCPH Board honored Kristine Navarro-McElhaney with the Award for Extraordinary Service! It is only given when the board seeks to recognize publicly someone who has made transformational contributions to NCPH. Thank you for your exceptional leadership and service over more than decade, Kristine!

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re accepting 2027 award nominations! Despite persistent challenges in our field, good public history work continues. Let’s recognize the professionals and students taking up the work! When we meet in St. Louis, April 21-24, 2027 we’ll honor award winners. Apply or nominate: ncph.org/about/awards/

2027 NCPH Awards. Submission details at http://ncph.org/about/awards. Due December 1, 2026: Student Travel, Excellence in Consulting, Diversity Travel, Grassroots Public History, Student Project, New Professional Travel, Michael C. Robinson Prize. Due November 1, 2026: Book Award, Outstanding Public History Project.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If you’re teaching state history, US history, or world history this school year, we have resources for your classroom! Find your local American WWII Heritage City (there are 38 to choose from!), and help students connect local stories to national home front topics. ncph.org/what-is-publ...

National Council on Public History. Freely Available this School Year. Resources. WWII Home Front History Lesson Plans.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Nominations are open for the NCPH book award, recognizing the best book in public history published in 2025 or 2026! The winner receives a $1,000 cash prize and a certificate, both presented at the NCPH 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri. Review details and submit by Nov. 1, 2026: ncph.org/about/awards...

National Council on Public History Book Award. Recognizing the best book about or growing out of public history published between 2025-2026. Submit by November 1, 2026.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Preregistration for our joint conference with @aaslh.org next month will be closed after this Friday, August 21! Lock in the best available rate by registering today: ncph.org/conference/2.... After August 21, you’ll only be able to register onsite in Providence at an increased rate.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

2027 Outstanding Public History Project Award submissions are due Nov. 1, 2026! If you know of a particularly excellent public history project, submit it for consideration! Two $750 awards are available, one for a Large Institution and one for a Small Institution. ncph.org/about/awards...

National Council on Public History NCPH Outstanding Public History Project Award. Recognizing projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past. Submit by November 1, 2026.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Happy reading this weekend, and we’ll see you on Tuesday, August 18 at 7 ET for public history book club! Don’t forget to register to get the zoom link: community.ncph.org/event/PHBook.... We’ll be discussing Fleshing the Archive: An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge Praxis by María Cotera.

Public History Book Club. Summer 2026. We Were Illegal: Uncovering a Texas Family’s Mythmaking and Migration by Jessica Goudeau on July 21 at 7pm Eastern. Fleshing the Archive: An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge Praxis by María Eugenia Cotera on August 18 at 7pm Eastern.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Call for Posters for our 2027 conference next April in St. Louis, Missouri, is now open through October 7, 2026! The poster session will be held at our conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, on April 22, 2027. Find the details and submit at ncph.org/news/ncph-20....

NCPH 2027 call for posters. St. Louis, Missouri. April 21-25, 2027. Poster proposals due October 7.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

If your university program or department is seeking external public historians from within the academy to review public history programs or curriculum tracks, position descriptions, faculty members seeking tenure or promotion, and more, you can find a list of reviewers at: ncph.org/program-revi....

NCPH Curriculum and Training Committee Maintains List of Expert Reviewers for University and College Public History Departments or Programs. National Council on Public History.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Are you a public history educator looking for feedback or advice? Send us an email at ncph@iu.edu to join a discussion listserv for #PublicHistory #educators. Please include your name, email address, and the name of your department and program.

Join the public history educators listserv. Don't take on the new school year alone. National Council on Public History.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Reminder to get your book for the next Public History Book Club gathering on Aug. 18! We’ll be discussing Fleshing the Archive: An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge Praxis: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477332962/. Register to get the zoom link: community.ncph.org/event/PHBook...

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Proposed changes to the Section 106 review process would weaken protections for historic places and open them to market-driven extraction projects and confusion and inconsistency in how reviews are completed. Some significant cultural landscapes could lose recognition and protection altogether.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New on History@Work. Discover Fihris.org, a free resource for searching and translating thousands of pages of Arabic manuscripts held within the @khayrallahcenter.bsky.social Nassour Archive of Lebanese Diaspora. ncph.org/history-at-w...

The Khayrallah Center Archive Assistant, Rama Khalifeh, reviews ScribeArabic’s transcriptions in May 2026. Credit: The Khayrallah Center

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Final reminder! Register for AASLH-NCPH 2026 by this Monday, August 3 to get the Early Bird Rate! ncph.org/conference/2... @aaslh.org

2026 Joint Conference September 16-19 Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. Early Bird Rate Ends August 3. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If you’re looking into #PublicHistory grad school or trying to succeed in it, check out The Graduate Student Handbook. This FREE resource is designed to help undergrads prepare for and select a program and for current grad students to thrive. ncph.org/wp-content/u...

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The countdown to Providence is on! We know this to be true: gathering together in community creates and strengthens connections that sustain us in our work long after the conference ends. Here are a few events from the Program to consider as you plan to make the most of your conference experience.

2026 Joint Conference September 16-19 Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History. Time for Networking and Exploring Providence. This year, there are even more opportunities to network with your colleagues, meet people new to AASLH and NCPH, and see our host city. Joint events for making connections include: New Professional and Graduate Student Social Wednesday, 4–6 pm, $15. New Member Breakfast Thursday, 7:30–8:30 am, $10. First-Time Attendee Reception Thursday, 9:45–10:45 am, Free. Climate and Sustainability Luncheon Thursday, 12:30–1:45 pm, $48. Speed Networking Thursday, 2–4 pm, Free. Justice for All: AASLH and NCPH After Hours Friday, 8–11 pm, Free.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

History educators–are you teaching about the history of the WWII home front this school year? Check out these freely accessible WWII home front history lesson plans, conveniently sorted by topics, state summaries, and WWII Heritage Cities: ncph.org/what-is-publ...

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Mentally packing for Providence already? Don’t forget to register for the joint conference by Monday, August 3 to claim the Early Bird Rate! Find rates, hotel info, the preliminary Program, and more at ncph.org/conference/2.... @aaslh.org

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Pick up our second read of the summer, Fleshing the Archive: An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge Praxis by María Eugenia Cotera: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477332962/. We’ll discuss Cotera’s work on Aug. 18 at 7 ET! Register to get the zoom link: community.ncph.org/event/PHBook....

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

After meeting in Pittsburgh in 2028, we will meet west of the Mississippi for NCPH 2029. We’re looking for NCPH members who might be interested in putting a proposal together to bring NCPH to your city! Learn more at ncph.org/future-meeti..., and email meghillm@iu.edu with questions or interest.

Bring NCPH 2029 West. We’re looking for a 2029 conference host city! Interested? Contact Meghan Hillman meghillm@iu.edu.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

NCPH is proud to cover the cost of new memberships and renewals for anyone experiencing financial insecurity through our Membership Support Fund. Visit ncph.org/funding-need... to learn more and stay connected to your public history community in challenging times.

NCPH Membership Support Fund. Stay connected to community in challenging times. National Council on Public History.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The NCPH Asian American Pacific Islander Working Group maintains two directories to foster community and collaboration in the #AAPI public #history community. Promote yourself or your org and join the 70+ connections listed! Individuals: bit.ly/AAPI-PH-Form. Orgs: bit.ly/AAPI-PHOrgForm.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If you just found us or you’ve been engaging with our work for a while, consider joining NCPH to receive member benefits like access to our journal, The Public Historian, weekly public history news updates, discounted conference rates, and more! Find the right membership type for you: ncph.org/join

Join the National Council on Public History. Individual $84. Sustaining $150. Student $37. New Professional $47. Retired $59. Under-/Unemployed $37. Public History Adjacent $37.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

So you want to advocate for inclusive history but don't know where to start? Check out the Advocacy Resources page designed to help you advocate in line with professional codes of ethics, communicate the value of history, navigate issues of labor solidarity, and more! ncph.org/what-is-publ...

National Council on Public History Advocacy Resources

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last call to get your book for our #BookClub gathering on Tuesday, July 21: loom.ly/gahQD_Q. Register for free to join the discussion about Jessica Goudeau’s “ruthless reexamination of our national and personal myths” through the study of her own family's #history: loom.ly/xZfe8Zo.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Joining us in Providence this September? Now is the time to lock in the early bird registration rate and find accommodations! While the Graduate Providence hotel block is sold out, we still have two blocks available. Find rates, hotels, the preliminary Program, and more at: loom.ly/nsWrWxo

2026 Joint Conference September 16-19 Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. Registration is open. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Are you a #PublicHistory student or emerging professional? Our New Professional and Student Committee made a newsletter just for you! Receive info about programming, #internships, #ProfessionalDevelopment, and more: ncph.org/news/new-npsc-newsletter-c…

In the Loop. Student and New Professional Dispatch. By the National Council on Public History’s New Professional and Student Committee.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Looking for a resume-booster or want to stay in the loop of #PublicHistory #scholarship? Be a reviewer for The Public Historian! TPH publishes the results of research and addresses issues in the field. Fill out an app: loom.ly/Fi_Wsl4 @ucpress.bsky.social

The National Council on Public History. Review for The Public Historian. Cover of the August 2025 issue of The Public Historian.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join NCPH’s Advocacy Committee for one hour on Friday! We’ll review guidelines for leaving comments on federal regulations and then, together, write comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed new rule for federal grants. Sign up: community.ncph.org/event/JulyCommen…

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A special virtual issue of The Public Historian is now available! Considering the Revolution gathers five years of conversations about the content and substance of commemoration in the lead-up to #America250. @ucpress.bsky.social loom.ly/dzk-tLE

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Office of Management and Budget’s proposed new rule for federal grants would allow the federal government to make loyalty to the Trump administration a key factor in deciding what #history work gets funded. Join us on July 10 to take action. community.ncph.org/event/JulyCommen…

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Last call for #NCPH2027 proposals! If you’re meeting us in St. Louis next April, don’t miss the opportunity to submit a session, workshop, or working group proposal inspired by the #conference theme: How can the field of #PublicHistory “hold the line?” Submit by July 1, 2026. loom.ly/9SXiJgk

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It’s not too late to pick up a copy of We Were Illegal: Uncovering a Texas Family’s Mythmaking and Migration by award-winning author Jessica Goudeau, and then register for free to join the #BookClub discussion on July 21: community.ncph.org/event/PHBookClub…. #FamilyHistory #TexasHistory

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The NCPH #Advocacy Committee can help folks leave public feedback on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule change for federal grants, which would have a chilling effect on DEI-related #history work. If you want to leave feedback but need support, sign up: loom.ly/3m7OFzc

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Register for NCPH's joint #conference with @aaslh.org by Aug. 3 to get the early bird rate! Hotel blocks are filling up, and The Graduate Providence block is sold out. Find all the info at: ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-mee…. #WorkOfRevolution

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In 2027, we’ll meet in St. Louis, a city shaped by histories of conflict, resistance, and reinvention, to ask how the #PublicHistory field can Hold the Line. View the CFP and submit session, workshop, and working group #conference proposals by July 1, 2026. ncph.org/conference/ncph-2027

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