Attend a Naturalization Ceremony at #AASLH2019
By Elizabeth Osborn, AASLH Law and Civics Affinity Community Hosting a naturalization ceremony is a great opportunity for your institution to connect [...]
Seizing the Power of the Pen at #AASLH2019
By Tim Grove (timgrove.net) Calling all writers! Whether you write on the job or are working on a manuscript on the side [...]
Sandra Sageser Clark and John and Anita Durel to Receive Award of Distinction
NASHVILLE, TN—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that Sandra Sageser Clark and John and Anita Durel will [...]
Personal Encounters with the Tough Stuff of History
In the last few years, our field has begun to engage more intentionally with the stories and lives of enslaved [...]
NEH Grant Opportunity for Community Archives
Are you working on a project that might be eligible for support through a Common Heritage grant? NEH’s “Common Heritage” [...]
Intern Spotlight: Folklorist Anne Rappaport
Our spring intern is wrapping up her time with us at AASLH! Anne Rappaport has been working on continuing education [...]
Fifth Annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference Call for Proposals
Cabin c. 1830, Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Maryland. The fifth annual Slave Dwelling Project conference will be held at [...]
Join StEPs in January and Get a Free Webinar Registration
Sign up for AASLH's StEPs program and begin 2017 with a road map and renewed enthusiasm! StEPs (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) guides even [...]
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 the seminal event [...]
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 5th grade governor. [...]
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 and a series [...]
Pacific Worlds
Pacific Worlds explored historical and contemporary connections between the Pacific Islands and California, inviting diverse Californian communities to get to know their neighbors across the [...]
Coloring Independently: 1940s African American Film Stills from the Collection of the California African American Museum
Coloring Independently: 1940s African American Film Stills from the Collection of the California African American Museum featured a selection of more than eighty film stills [...]