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Twitter, Taylor Swift, and a Crash Course in Women’s History
Montage of famous women: Hatshepsut, first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt; Ieshia Evans, peaceful protester in Baton Rouge, LA; Harriet Tubman; [...]
2018 Goal: Become a Small Museum Pro!
Are you a volunteer working in a small local museum? Are you a recent graduate whose degree did not fully prepare you [...]
Call for Papers: Interpreting Labor History at Museums and Historic Sites
Interest in and support for labor unions is on the rise in the United States, especially among millennials. Younger Americans tend to view [...]
First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics Since 1972
The exhibit First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics since 1972 at the State Historical Museum of Iowa explains the [...]
Indiana History for the Secondary Classroom
In Indiana, as in many states, the public school curriculum mandates state history just once — in fourth grade. The [...]
Wetlands & Waterways: The Key to Cahokia
The Interpretive Center at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, explains the Mississippian Culture [...]
Operation Pedro Pan: The Cuban Children's Exodus
Operation Pedro Pan, as executed between December 26, 1960 and October 23, 1962, is an important part of Miami’s history. [...]
Lace Up Your Kicks
I'm a runner. I certainly won’t break any speed or distance records, but I like getting out there to run. I started running about seven [...]
Review: Zen and the Art of Local History
Note: In 2014, AASLH and the British Association for Local History (BALH) began steps to make common cause in the pursuit of local history. While [...]
Trevor’s Ridiculously Subjective Louisville Restaurant Guide
Louisville is a fantastic food city. There’s a lot more out there than fried chicken, hot browns and derby pies – new restaurants open and [...]
Don’t Miss #AASLH2015 Online!
Don’t Miss the 2015 AASLH Online Conference! It’s an opportunity for you, your colleagues, and volunteers to attend the annual meeting virtually. Register Now! When: [...]
Granite Falls Historical Society’s City Hall
2015 marks AASLH's 75th Anniversary Year. For the occasion, AASLH has created a blog series for members to share their unique history and memories. Contributions [...]
Pop-Up Sessions: Here to Serve Your Pressing Needs
It happens every year. Urgent issues—or burgeoning topics—surface at our annual meeting or during the lag time after proposals are due and before the conference [...]