The Pequot War and the Founding of Fairfield, 1637-1639
The Pequot War and the Founding of Fairfield, 1637-1639 significantly enhanced and furthered the understanding of Connecticut history through an examination of [...]
Connecticut's Kid Governor
In June 2015, Connecticut’s Old State House’s (CTOSH) education team conceived of Connecticut’s Kid Governor (CKG), the first-ever statewide election for a [...]
Over There: Washington and the Great War
The Gunn Historical Museum commemorated the World War I centennial with the community curated exhibit Over There: Washington and the Great War [...]
Apply for a 2016 Workshop Scholarship
Are you new to the field and looking to improve your skills, but can’t afford to attend an AASLH workshop? [...]
AASLH Announces New Books for 2016
AASLH is pleased to announce our newest publications from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Our books cover a wide range of topics, [...]
Meet a Member: Historic Madison, Inc.
Meet a Member is a biweekly blog series spotlighting our members. AASLH has 5,500 fascinating members working hard for the field [...]
WWI Centennial Commission to Announce Memorial Design Competition Winner
WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has scheduled a press event to formally announce the winning design [...]
Adventures in a New Job: Month 1
In January, after 7 and a half years, I left the Ohio Historical Society and started a new position with the Historic Ford Estates(Edsel and [...]
Survey of Collaborative Projects Between Tribal and Non-Tribal Cultural Heritage Institutions
The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums are requesting your help. If you have been involved in collaborative projects between tribal and non-tribal cultural heritage [...]
Naval Museum Director Earns Prestigous Award
AASLH Member Since 1994 The YWCA of South Hampton Roads recently announced Elizabeth Poulliot, Director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, as one of its [...]
Unique Community Experiences at Religious Sites
Shortly after arriving in Kirtland in November of 2002, I attended a Thanksgiving worship service in the lower court of the Kirtland Temple. As my [...]
Exploring Houston’s Green History: Sam Houston Park, 1899-2014
AASLH Member Since 2013 Founded in 1899, Sam Houston Park is the first and oldest municipal park in the city of Houston. This beloved historic [...]
Creating a Holistic Visitor Experience
“Customer journey mapping” or “customer walk-through assessments” are relatively new method of studying a customer’s buying experience by identifying all the places that a company [...]