Take Action to Save the National Endowment for the Humanities
After effectively shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) this week, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency [...]
Carrying the Banner
Your Content Goes Here As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions. [...]
Defend the Institute of Museum and Library Services
In March, President Trump signed an executive order gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only [...]
Through the Lens of Experience: Witnessing Gender and Sexual Harassment in Real Time
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender [...]
Defending Whole History at NPS and Historic Sites
Last week, following President Trump’s executive orders on gender ideology, references to transgender and queer people were removed from [...]
Six Strategies for the Looming Crisis
By Bruce W. Dearstyne John Dichtl's recent open letter to AASH members reminds us that we may be headed [...]
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Museums: What Boards Should Know
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender [...]
From Hawai’i to Mobile: An Archivist’s Take on the 2024 Annual Conference
By Helen Wong Smith, University of Hawai'i and SAA Past President Despite serving on the AASLH Leadership Nominating Committee in 2018-2019, attending the AASLH [...]
New AASLH Book: Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites
Now Available! Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites Edited By Kenneth C. Turino and Max A. van Balgooy Paperback $40 AASLH Members / [...]
Updated AASLH Book: The Oral History Manual
Now Available! The Oral History Manual Fourth Edition By Barbara W. Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan Paperback $36 AASLH Members / $45 Nonmembers Ebook [...]
Remembering Indigenous People’s History
By Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator Monday, October 14th is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, and so today we also honor the [...]
Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference
Your Content Goes Here Now Accepting Session Proposals 2025 AASLH Annual Conference The American Experiment September 10 – 13, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio Proposals [...]
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th
Your Content Goes Here -By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO "The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will [...]