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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 29m

OAH Book Award deadlines are tomorrow, October 1st! For more information, including how to submit your book, go to www.oah.org/awards/book-awards-and-….

Black-and-white image of six women young women and two trophies. Text advertises that OAH book award deadlines are tomorrow, October 1st.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 2h

In the latest from HARPPing on History—a pre-read for Banned Books Week 2026 (October 4-10)—Jean E. Howard and Abigail J. Stewart discusses the Banned Book Project and how it is flipping the script on efforts to restrict the freedom to read. ow.ly/uGrK50ZTbQK

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 7h

In the June 2026 JAH Interchange, scholars of Indigenous/Native American history gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities of scholarship that engages native communities. All of us benefit when people work together to tell the story of the past. Go to doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jaag113.

Flow chart with "pose questions" and "convene experts in the field" flowing to "initiate conversation," which flows to "interchange."

Title of the interchange, "The Practice of Community-Engaged Native American History," and the names of the participants: Maurice Crandall, Christine DeLucia, Elizabeth Ellis, George Ironstrack, Katrina M. Phillips, Joshua L. Reid, and Rose Stremlau.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 22h

Many hands make light work. Interested in what goes into making a book cover? Check out the By Design interview series on Process, where three book cover designers talk about their process and the collaboration that goes into publishing books. Read more at tinyurl.com/bdhd6mnu.

Word cloud from three interviews. The prominent words are "book," "design," and "process." The phrase "It takes a team to design a book." surrounds the word cloud.

Portraits of Annie Leue, Lindy Kasler, and Kevin Barrett Kane—three book cover designers.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 29/09/2026

Congratulations to OAH members Elizabeth Ellis and Ariel Ron on being named MacArthur Fellows! To learn more about Dr. Ellis and Dr. Ron, plus the other 2026 Fellows, please go to www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fe….

Portraits of Elizabeth Ellis and Ariel Ron, congratulating them for being named MacArthur Fellows.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 29/09/2026

The September 2026 issue of the JAH is now available online. Get a preview of its contents on Process at www.oah.org/process/sept-2026.

September 2026 issue of The Journal of American History. The cover features a black-and-white image of a middle-aged Latinx couple in nice clothing from the 1940s.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 28/09/2026

Looking for more Hispanic Heritage Month reading? Check out Lilia Fernández’s “Latino Struggles for Civil Rights in the Cold War Era” from The American Historian, which explores 20th century segregation policies that affected Mexican- and Latinx-Americans. Read at tinyurl.com/ysfsj925.

Mexican-American and Latinx-American protestors during the Vietnam era.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 28/09/2026

History's not a solitary act, and it never has been. In classrooms, conference hallways, oral history interviews, affinity groups, book clubs, and more, the OAH helps make collaboration possible. Follow along to learn more!

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 27/09/2026

To every organizer, speaker, tour guide, volunteer, and attendee—thank you! #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 26/09/2026

Happening now across the country! History belongs in public life. Join a We Want More History event near you! Find an event at wewantmorehistory.org. #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 25/09/2026

We Want More History events start today! There are events in twenty-one states. Can’t find something local? The OAH Friday Forum is today at 3pm ET online. Join us in celebrating history at www.wewantmorehistory.org. #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 24/09/2026

Tomorrow at 3pm ET: OAH’s first Friday Forum, “Slavery and the President’s House,” with Emma Lapansky-Werner, John Garrison Marks, and Michael Coard, moderated by OAH President Marc Stein and OAH Executive Director Beth English. Register online at tinyurl.com/ekjh98ss. #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 24/09/2026

We Want More History events highlight public libraries, museums, and historic sites as anchors of civic engagement, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, and community well-being. History is for everyone! To find an event near you, head to www.wewantmorehistory.org. #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 23/09/2026

NARA regional sites in Chicago and San Francisco are set to close within three years. You can take action to preserve history by joining the Save Our National Archive letter writing zoom event on Wednesday, 9/30 at 6pm ET. For more information and to register, head to tinyurl.com/3srznyks.

Save our National Archives letter writing zoom event, Wednesday 9/30, 6–7pm EST, sponsored by the OAH Committee on the Status of African American, Latina/o, Asian American, and Native American Historians.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 23/09/2026

Dispatches from the Federal Workforce is a new HARPPing on History series drawing on oral histories from the Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project, providing glimpses of what we’re hearing from the nearly 200 individuals who have shared their stories. ow.ly/KOZm50ZQAIq

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 23/09/2026

Need some weekend plans? Hoping to learn more about the history of your area? We Want More History events are happening across the country all weekend long. Check out www.wewantmorehistory.org to find an event near you. All times listed are in the event’s local time. #WeWantMoreHistory

Infographic advertising We Want More History events.

Infographic advertising We Want More History events centered around African American histories.

Infographic advertising We Want More History events centered around Indigenous histories.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 22/09/2026

📢Congratulations to our new OAH Lecturers! 🎉 We are proud to announce this year’s group of U. S. historians who bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse historical perspectives to the OAH Lectureship Program roster. #OAHLecturer 👉 Meet the new speakers: ow.ly/I0L550ZQhGC

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 22/09/2026

It’s not easy being green, but these books pull it off with ease! 💚

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 22/09/2026

Walking history tours are a good way to immerse yourself in your community and learn more about the spaces around you. Looking for a tour? Search for one near you at www.wewantmorehistory.org. All times listed are in the event’s local time. #WeWantMoreHistory

Infographic with walking tours taking place across the country between 9/25 and 9/27.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 21/09/2026

Looking for something to read this Hispanic Heritage Month? Check out Emiliano Aguilar’s “The Machiavelli of the Mexican American People: Steelworkers, the Catholic Church, and Building Political Power” on Process at tinyurl.com/bdjejtt8. This piece is also available on The JAH Podcast!

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 21/09/2026

History is for everyone, and we want more history! We Want More History is a coordinated, place-based national weekend of history programming. For more information and to find an event near you, go to www.wewantmorehistory.org. #WeWantMoreHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 20/09/2026

From events to community building, there’s so many ways to get involved—join us today! For more information, head to www.oah.org.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 19/09/2026

On this day in 1796, George Washington published his Farewell Address. He urged the nation to value institutions dedicated to public education. Looking to be more informed? Check out HARPP’s report, “The Federal Assault on History: A Record of Executive Actions” at tinyurl.com/2ywfxndh.

Gilbert Stuart's 1797 portrait of George Washington with a quote from Washington's Farewell Address.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 18/09/2026

Next Friday at 3pm ET, join us online for the inaugural OAH Friday Forum! Emma Lapansky-Werner, John Garrison Marks, and Michael Coard will discuss the history of slavery at the President’s House in Philadelphia. For more information and to register, go to tinyurl.com/ekjh98ss.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 18/09/2026

New from Ben Franklin's World, a bonus episode on We Want More History! with Kate Masur and Beth English. Listen wherever you stream your podcasts! ow.ly/nu5p50ZPeQ1 #WWMH #wewantmorehistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 18/09/2026

Looking for new ways to build community, share experiences, and stay connected? Join an OAH Affinity Group to make connections with fellow historians, exchange ideas, and foster community. To learn more, go to www.oah.org/affinity-groups.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 17/09/2026

Calling all K–12 educators: looking to join a community of scholars and educators? Love reading? Interested in integrating scholarship in the classroom? Join the K–12 Teachers’ Book Club and connect with passionate educators like Megan! Head to www.oah.org/bookclub for more info!

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 17/09/2026

In the latest from HARPPing on History, Marc Stein unpacks how in 1976, a groundswell of public support for historic preservation succeeded in "turning a wake into a celebration" — and possible lessons for today. ow.ly/3Ihn50ZOLvQ #OAH #HARPP

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 17/09/2026

Looking for something to read for Constitution Day? Check out Lorri Glover’s “Nothing Inevitable: The Struggle for Ratification” from The American Historian’s Spring 2024 Issue, the second part of the U.S. History at 250 series. Read at tinyurl.com/mv2ha2d2.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 16/09/2026

We Want More History! History lives in public spaces where people encounter stories, places, memory, and meaning together. Join us next weekend at an event near you to learn more about your community’s history. For more information and to find an event, head to www.wewantmorehistory.org.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 15/09/2026

Thinking of attending the 2027 OAH Conference and wondering what an OAH conference is like? Our EAs have the highlights for you. For highlights from our 2026 OAH Conference on American History in Philadelphia, head to oah.org/process/thursday-highlights-at-oah-2026.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 15/09/2026

New post on Process: After abortion restrictions like the Hyde Amendment, abortion activists made “abortion storytelling” a “cornerstone" of their activism. For more, read Justina Licata and Hannah Dudley-Shotwell’s “Abortion Funds and the Legacy of Rosie Jiménez.” tinyurl.com/4m95rz72

Color photograph of a wreath of red roses with pieces of paper attached. The papers include the text "Abortion is still legal in Texas," and "Frontera Fund." Image from "Roses for Rose: A Zine to Celebrate Rosie Jiménez's Life and Legacy." Courtesy Rosie's Law Coalition Roses for Rosie Zine, https://www.rosieslaw.org/resources/roses-for-rosie-zine/.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 14/09/2026

Our speakers cover a wide range of topics, including Barbara Krauthamer's talk “Black Liberation in the Era of the American Revolution," which explores enslaved people's efforts to escape bondage in London, Nova Scotia, and Sierra Leone. Looking for other topics? Go to tinyurl.com/bdfv4a33.

OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program Speaker Barbara Krauthamer is one of our many experts available to book for 250th anniversary events.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 14/09/2026

🚨Save the Date🚨 The 2027 OAH Conference on American History will be April 1–4 in San Francisco! Join a vibrant community to exchange ideas, build connections, and shape new directions for U.S. history. Registration opens in November. For more info, go to www.oah.org/conferences/oah2027.

Save the Date for the OAH Conference on American History, April 1–4, 2027 in San Francisco, CA.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 13/09/2026

The OAH is the largest scholarly organization of historians of the United States. Looking for new connections and ways to share ideas? Join us! Head to www.oah.org/membership.

Graphic design advertising the OAH as a professional community for all historians.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 12/09/2026

The inaugural History in Place Symposium takes place Oct. 10–11, 2026 at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa! The symposium brings together a community committed to richer ways of understanding where history happens. For more information and to register, go to www.oah.org/conferences/hip26.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 12/09/2026

The American Historian is available digitally for all OAH members and offers approachable surveys of historical topics and case studies. For more information on print subscriptions, head to www.oah.org/tah/about.

Graphic containing the cover of the Spring and Summer 2026 copies of the American Historian about histories of the Gulf Coast and the Midwest, respectively.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 11/09/2026

OAH Past President, David W. Blight, shares a reflection on the historical memory of 9/11, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and U.S. communal memory. Read his article at www.justsecurity.org/155809/reflect….

Quotation from David Blight's reflection on the memory of 9/11. The background image is of the 9/11 Memorial in New York.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 11/09/2026

In a new HARPPing on History post, Nancy Tomes considers how September 11 memorialization rituals are taking on a new meanings and becoming history lessons. ow.ly/bPta50ZMyzo

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 11/09/2026

As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, this history is still being written. Our reading list features past pieces about the history of 9/11, its aftermath, and the role of this day in American collective memory. For more, go to tinyurl.com/4eahmzkx.

Graphic advertising the OAH's 9/11 Reading List. The post features George W. Bush speaking to first responders at the site of the World Trade Center on September 14, 2001.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 10/09/2026

The next meeting of the K–12 Teachers’ Book Club is Thursday, September 17th at 7pm ET. Join us for a talk with Dr. Richard Bell, author of Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home. For more information and to sign up, go to www.oah.org/bookclub.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 10/09/2026

For more than 30 years, OAH and the National Park Service have worked together to connect Americans with the history of the places they visit and the stories those places tell. To learn more, go to www.oah.org/nps/projects.

A quote from the NPS and OAH Cooperative Agreement, benefiting both organizations and the United States. The quote is on top of a black and white image of a natural landscape.

The Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA. The bottom half of the image advertises two publications: "Common Sense: A Report on Independence National Historical Park" by J. Ritchie Garrison and the OAH's January 2026 "Statement on the Freedom and Slavery Exhibit Removal at Independence National Historical Park."

Image of two African American girls playing on a playground. The bottom half advertises the publication, "African American Outdoor Recreation: A National Historic Landmarks Theme Study" by Andrew W. Kahrl and Malcolm Cammeron.

A black-and-white image of Eleanor Roosevelt (R) with personal aide Malvina Thompson and attorney Elizabeth Read at Salt Meadow in Connecticut. The bottom half advertises the publication "Courage to Love: Gender and Sexuality in the Life of Eleanor Roosevelt" by Susan Ferentinos.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 09/09/2026

Hoping to hang on to summer for just a little bit longer? Wondering about the histories of tourism? Check out two new free articles from The American Historian from the Spring 2026 issue on the history of the Gulf Coast at www.oah.org/tah/the-gulf-coast. Happy reading!

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 09/09/2026

Process—the blog of the OAH, the JAH, and The American Historian—publishes engaging history for a broad audience. For more information on the publishing process, check out the latest episode of the JAH Podcast at www.oah.org/podcasts/jah-podcast.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 09/09/2026

The JAH Podcast explores fascinating topics, gain new perspectives, and stay connected to the latest developments in American history through engaging and thought-provoking conversations. Join editorial assistants Anna Biesecker-Mast and Tobin Gold at www.oah.org/podcasts/jah-podcast.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 08/09/2026

Classes are in full swing here on our home campus of Indiana University, and we have another new EA to introduce 🤗 #JAH #OurEAsAreBest

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 08/09/2026

Lonnie Bunch has announced that he is retiring from his post as Secretary of the Smithsonian. Link here for the full OAH statement on his remarkable impact: bit.ly/4iSfoNY

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 08/09/2026

Are you researching and writing about histories of the American Revolution? Check out Process’s most recent call for papers on the American Revolution. We’re accepting submissions until November 2! tinyurl.com/45wu7m5e

Color photo of John Trumbell's painting, "The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775." Courtesy Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Death_of_General_Warren_at_the_Battle_of_Bunker%27s_Hill,_June_17,_1775.jpg.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 07/09/2026

The Journal of American History is the journal of record in the field of American history. Interested in learning more about the submission and peer-review process? Check out our “Inside the JAH” podcast episode at tinyurl.com/5xyfhc4m.

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