American Association for State and Local History

Civics Learning Week highlights the importance of civics education in the U.S. Next year's will be held March 10-14. History organizations are encouraged to create events or programs about civic learning for the initiative. Become a partner at civiclearningweek.org.

Our 2025 Historic House Museum Summit will bring leaders in the field of interpreting historic house museums together to discuss how these museums are interpreted today and the future of telling stories connected to these historic places. Register at tinyurl.com/HHM2025.

Join the conversation about women's history with the AASLH Women's History Community Google Group. This online forum is a space to connect with others, ask questions, and share news and resources. Click the ask to join group at tinyurl.com/AASLHWomensHis….

The 2025 National Association of Museum Schools Conference will be held at a museum school in AR in Sept. This 3 day conference will bring together educators from across the nation to network and share innovative teaching methods and successful strategies. mailchi.mp/ed28beb158b7/n…

The 2022 National Census of History Organizations is a first-of-its-kind effort to research the size and scope of the history community in the U.S. Use this info to support your work, from advocacy to grant proposals to community partnerships. View at aaslh.org/census.

Libraries across the U.S. are offering a range of public health programs. These public health programs leverage libraries' reputation as sources of reliable information and their ability to reach people beyond formal health care settings. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSto…

Save 35% on most AASLH Book Series titles when using code 24JOYSALE at rowman.com. Don't miss the biggest discount of the year, available through Sunday. AASLH members receive 20% off books year-round. Shop the sale at rowman.com/Action/Imprint….

Our staff met in Nashville last week and discussed how we can continue to improve the way we serve our members. The staff of Historic Castelian Springs gave us a tour of Cragfont and Wynnewood and talked with us about how they address whole history at each site.

Join @AASLH on January 28-29 for the Virtual Summit, Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites! #museums4climate #heritage4climate

If you're ready to advance your career and make a lasting impact in the history field, consider applying to join HLI in 2025. Applications to join the 2025 cohort are open now! The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/AASLHHLI.

Our Best Practices for Inclusive Workspaces online course takes a deep dive into the background and need for inclusivity through diversity and equitable efforts, road map for business development, and implementation strategies. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/23h8uba2.

Last week, Madeleine Rosenberg, AASLH Pomeroy Foundation Semiquincentennial Manager, was on a panel discussion at the @CSGovts meeting in New Orleans titled "America 250: Storytelling for Impact."

Public radio program "Closer Look" talks with historians and educators about America's founding fathers and their role in shaping America's identity and its evolving future. wabe.org/what-will-the-…

2025 AASLH Annual Conference session proposals are due on Friday. The 2025 conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 10 – 13, 2025. Learn more and submit a proposal at tinyurl.com/AASLH2025.

Our "Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites" virtual summit in January includes sessions about effectively communicating climate change to the public, preparing for and responding to a disaster, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/AECSMHS24.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals offers four inspirational ideas on how to show your donors how much their generosity means to you and your organization. afpglobal.org/gratitude-acti…

We've just announced 250 Con, a virtual event that will take place in February. Attend to learn about national and state planning opportunities, identify actionable ways to participate, and more. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/AASLH250Con.

The 2025 OLHA Annual Meeting & Conference will be held September 10-13, in partnership with @AASLH. Session proposals are due THIS FRIDAY - 12/13! More info is available on our website: ohiolha.org/what-we-do/all…

@Battlefields invites young musicians, ages 15 to 30, to compose original works that capture the passion, struggles, and triumphs of the Revolutionary War era. A panel of judges, including country star Trace Adkins, will award $3,500 in prizes. Submissi... battlefields.org/inspire/music-…