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AASLH provides leadership and resources to help the history community thrive and make history more meaningful to all people. Join us at aaslh.org.
Onyx Impact, a nonprofit research, education, and digital innovation hub dedicated to building healthier, safer, and more just digital spaces for Black communities, has released The Blackout Report. Read the report at tinyurl.com/2s3anv8j.
November 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Onyx Impact, a nonprofit research, education, and digital innovation hub dedicated to building healthier, safer, and more just digital spaces for Black communities, has released The Blackout Report. Read the report at tinyurl.com/2s3anv8j.
A nonprofit board is responsible for the financial health of the organization. This helpful video will be a great addition to your board member orientation.
Financial Information and Your Board Primer Video - Propel
Propel Nonprofits video to help the board understand the organization’s financial situation to make informed decisions and provide strategic leadership.
propelnonprofits.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A nonprofit board is responsible for the financial health of the organization. This helpful video will be a great addition to your board member orientation.
For the first time, the principles of ethical restitution have been applied to a work of art created by an enslaved person. The pottery of David Drake can be viewed in many history and art museums. The Museum of Fine Arts has announced its first restitution agreement with Drake's heirs.
Enslaved Potter’s Art, Displayed at Boston Museum, Returns to Heirs at Last
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, said David Drake, the artist, had been “deprived of his creations involuntarily and without compensation.”
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
For the first time, the principles of ethical restitution have been applied to a work of art created by an enslaved person. The pottery of David Drake can be viewed in many history and art museums. The Museum of Fine Arts has announced its first restitution agreement with Drake's heirs.
Congratulations to the Edison Birthplace Museum for earning certificates in the AASLH STEPS program. The museum earned Silver and Gold Certificates. Learn more at tinyurl.com/AASLHSTEPS.
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations to the Edison Birthplace Museum for earning certificates in the AASLH STEPS program. The museum earned Silver and Gold Certificates. Learn more at tinyurl.com/AASLHSTEPS.
Designed for staff and volunteers of all abilities and organizations of all sizes, this four-week Online Course provides an accessible, clear, and even fun introduction to financial concepts. It begins January 12. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2dewy746.
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Designed for staff and volunteers of all abilities and organizations of all sizes, this four-week Online Course provides an accessible, clear, and even fun introduction to financial concepts. It begins January 12. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/2dewy746.
"The role of museums has never been more vital," writes the director of the Phillips Collection. "We are not merely stewards of the past; we are civic actors positioned on the precipice of the future.
Comment | As the US’s 250th anniversary approaches, museums must keep pushing the American story forward
The Phillips Collection was founded amid a president’s calls for a return to “normalcy”, and today the museum is addressing a city and a country grappling with a similar dynamic
www.theartnewspaper.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"The role of museums has never been more vital," writes the director of the Phillips Collection. "We are not merely stewards of the past; we are civic actors positioned on the precipice of the future.
Share your expertise and insight with the field by submitting a session proposal for next year's conference. Consider drawing on new insights that will be forthcoming from AASLH's National Survey of History Practitioners. Learn more at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Share your expertise and insight with the field by submitting a session proposal for next year's conference. Consider drawing on new insights that will be forthcoming from AASLH's National Survey of History Practitioners. Learn more at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
According to new research, the majority of Americans still believe in a shared story about the nation, one defined by the values of the Declaration of Independence.
Opinion | Opponents of JD Vance’s Story of America Need to Speak Up
For decades, the United States has clashed over two stories of nationhood.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
According to new research, the majority of Americans still believe in a shared story about the nation, one defined by the values of the Declaration of Independence.
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Leave feedback on optional early topic proposals for our conference with @aaslh.org by Nov. 15! Proposers are seeking feedback and offers of collaboration. Leave comments or reach out via email. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/phc/2026-topic-proposals/
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Leave feedback on optional early topic proposals for our conference with @aaslh.org by Nov. 15! Proposers are seeking feedback and offers of collaboration. Leave comments or reach out via email. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/phc/2026-topic-proposals/
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AASLH-NCPH 2026 update! We have pushed back the final proposals deadline to Friday, December 5. Submit final proposals through @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform at: https://aaslh.submittable.com/submit/333312/2026-aaslh-ncph-call-for-proposals #WorkOfRevolution
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
AASLH-NCPH 2026 update! We have pushed back the final proposals deadline to Friday, December 5. Submit final proposals through @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform at: https://aaslh.submittable.com/submit/333312/2026-aaslh-ncph-call-for-proposals #WorkOfRevolution
Our half-day, virtual workshop on December 2 will take a deep dive into deaccessioning. You'll learn how to evaluate artifacts for potential deaccessioning and policies that can help guide you. Register at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Our half-day, virtual workshop on December 2 will take a deep dive into deaccessioning. You'll learn how to evaluate artifacts for potential deaccessioning and policies that can help guide you. Register at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
The new film. "The American Revolution," from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt premieres this Sunday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Central on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS App. Visit pbs.org/americanrevolution to learn more.
The American Revolution | Premieres Nov. 16 | PBS
The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres Nov. 16, 2025.
pbs.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The new film. "The American Revolution," from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt premieres this Sunday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Central on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS App. Visit pbs.org/americanrevolution to learn more.
You're invited to AASLH History Hour on November 25. This month, our free networking event will start with a brief overview of best practices for internship programs. Then, we'll break into groups to discuss and share ideas about intern management. Register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
You're invited to AASLH History Hour on November 25. This month, our free networking event will start with a brief overview of best practices for internship programs. Then, we'll break into groups to discuss and share ideas about intern management. Register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
In Philadelphia, the Please Touch Museum announced that it would no longer be open on Mondays and is pausing a first Wednesdays evening program. The moves are in response to 15% lower visitation after the Covid pandemic. Read more at tinyurl.com/3rnhw3y8.
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In Philadelphia, the Please Touch Museum announced that it would no longer be open on Mondays and is pausing a first Wednesdays evening program. The moves are in response to 15% lower visitation after the Covid pandemic. Read more at tinyurl.com/3rnhw3y8.
AASLH offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served!
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
AASLH offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served!
This week's "Small Museums, Important Collections" Virtual Summit will help attendees identify and implement the best possible solutions that are uniquely suited to managing collections at small museums. Attend whether you're a staff member, volunteer, or on a board. Register: tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This week's "Small Museums, Important Collections" Virtual Summit will help attendees identify and implement the best possible solutions that are uniquely suited to managing collections at small museums. Attend whether you're a staff member, volunteer, or on a board. Register: tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.
Dr. Fleming was a visionary leader who transformed the museum field and left an enduring legacy for future generations. Everyone is invited to a memorial on November 22 at 2 p.m. at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. Please RSVP to tauerbach@ohiohistory.org.
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Dr. Fleming was a visionary leader who transformed the museum field and left an enduring legacy for future generations. Everyone is invited to a memorial on November 22 at 2 p.m. at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. Please RSVP to tauerbach@ohiohistory.org.
Congratulations to the Westford (MA) Museum and Historical Society, which earned Bronze certificates in all six AASLH Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) categories. Learn more about STEPS at tinyurl.com/AASLHSTEPS.
November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations to the Westford (MA) Museum and Historical Society, which earned Bronze certificates in all six AASLH Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) categories. Learn more about STEPS at tinyurl.com/AASLHSTEPS.
A new exhibit at the New Haven Museum offers a fresh perspective on the Amistad revolt of 1839. Joanna Steinberg of the museum says the exhibit is connected to America's 250th and is an "unfinished revolution," one of the themes from AASLH's Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial.
New Haven Museum exhibit retells Amistad revolt as first US human rights trial
A new exhibit at the New Haven Museum offers a fresh perspective on the Amistad revolt of 1839, which officials say led to the first human rights trial in the United States and became a symbol of the international struggle against slavery.
www.wfsb.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A new exhibit at the New Haven Museum offers a fresh perspective on the Amistad revolt of 1839. Joanna Steinberg of the museum says the exhibit is connected to America's 250th and is an "unfinished revolution," one of the themes from AASLH's Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial.
On December 11, attend our half-day virtual workshop to learn about research and strategies to help you communicate the value of your institution and your work. The tips you gain can be applied to all communications—from fundraising to updating your website. Register at tinyurl.com/52b5cfhz.
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On December 11, attend our half-day virtual workshop to learn about research and strategies to help you communicate the value of your institution and your work. The tips you gain can be applied to all communications—from fundraising to updating your website. Register at tinyurl.com/52b5cfhz.
The Nevada Division of Museums and History is a partner in an online story-gathering program created for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The initiative will create the first statewide oral history archive.
Our Nevada Stories invites residents to share personal histories for statewide archive
Nevadans can now share their stories online for America’s 250th anniversary oral history archive.
www.2news.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Nevada Division of Museums and History is a partner in an online story-gathering program created for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The initiative will create the first statewide oral history archive.
Marjory O'Toole from the Little Compton Historical Society (an AASLH Institutional Member) stopped by our booth at the New England Museum Association meeting this week. The historical society is featured in our 250th Anniversary Program Handbook, available for free at aaslh.org/250.
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Marjory O'Toole from the Little Compton Historical Society (an AASLH Institutional Member) stopped by our booth at the New England Museum Association meeting this week. The historical society is featured in our 250th Anniversary Program Handbook, available for free at aaslh.org/250.
Your organization is ready to refine its collection, getting rid of items that don't fit the mission that are draining your site's time, space, and funds. But where to start? This half-day virtual workshop on December 2 has answers. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Your organization is ready to refine its collection, getting rid of items that don't fit the mission that are draining your site's time, space, and funds. But where to start? This half-day virtual workshop on December 2 has answers. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/3svdaxuc.
In 2026, AASLH will hold the first-ever joint conference with the National Council on Public History. The deadline to submit a session proposal for the conference is December 5, just a month away! Submit a proposal at tinyurl.com/yc3k2kww.
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
In 2026, AASLH will hold the first-ever joint conference with the National Council on Public History. The deadline to submit a session proposal for the conference is December 5, just a month away! Submit a proposal at tinyurl.com/yc3k2kww.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a "playbook to help chambers, businesses, and organizations of all sizes plan inclusive, nonpartisan celebrations that educate, engage, and inspire."
How Businesses Will Show Up for America’s 250th Birthday
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are sharing resources to help businesses and communities celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.
www.uschamberfoundation.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a "playbook to help chambers, businesses, and organizations of all sizes plan inclusive, nonpartisan celebrations that educate, engage, and inspire."