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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 [...]
Pacific Worlds
Pacific Worlds explored historical and contemporary connections between the Pacific Islands and California, inviting diverse Californian communities to get to know their [...]
A High-Water Mark for History, When the Community Is the Museum, and Other Highlights from History News’ Autumn 2015 Issue
It’s always exciting to get the first box of the new History News at the AASLH offices. Though we may [...]
Peabody Essex Museum Receives $750K Grant to Expand Native American Fellowship
The Boston Globe reported this morning that the Peabody Essex Museum (AASLH member since 2002) has received a $750,000 grant from [...]
Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents Welcomes Applications for 2016
The Association for Documentary Editing (ADE) welcomes applications for the 45th Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents, to be [...]
Interpreters and Customer Service: The Importance of Good Service in Museums
We’ve all experienced it at one time or another: horrible customer service. For those of us in the museum world, [...]
An Award? Why Me? Why Not?
These three questions are rather simple, aren't they? Most of us, when recognized and complimented for a job well done, will simply say, “I thought [...]
Developing Ethical Representations of Difficult Histories Part 3: Questions for Readers
Note: Julie Rose, director of the West Baton Rouge Museum and AASLH Vice Chair, has shared some thoughts on her latest Technical Leaflet, "Three Building [...]
Museum At Fort Sam Houston Updates Design for New Location
AASLH Member Since 1997 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Renovations and construction continue in the east wing of the historic Quadrangle in preparation for the relocation [...]
Volunteers Are Human, Too
We all have them: dedicated, enthusiastic do-gooders who will do anything—ANYTHING!—for your historic site. These people will mend curtains, do laundry, polish silver, and cut [...]
Developing Ethical Representations of Difficult Histories Part 2: Takeaways
Note: Julie Rose, director of the West Baton Rouge Museum and AASLH Vice Chair, has shared some thoughts on her latest Technical Leaflet, "Three Building [...]
Developing Ethical Representations of Difficult Histories Part 1: Introduction
Note: Julie Rose, director of the West Baton Rouge Museum and AASLH Vice Chair, has shared some thoughts on her latest Technical Leaflet, "Three Building [...]