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World's largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of US history.
Initial hypothesis: we will run like this
Peer review: let’s be realistic and have fun 😅
Join us at the #OAH26 Rise & Run and book your hotel room now.
https://ow.ly/iusH50Y9oK9
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Black history is American history. This Black History Month, engage with the histories that have shaped the US and continue to inform our democracy. Our OAH Lectureship Program offers 200+ lectures honoring and exploring Black history. #OAHLecturer

Book a speaker today: https://ow.ly/wTSg50Y90KI
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Voting ends TONIGHT. Cast your vote in the OAH election! portal.oah.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📣 The latest HARPPing on History just dropped! Read “What Is the History of American Progress without a History of Its Workers?” for an exploration of the nation’s first industrial work force, the mill girls of Lowell, Massachusetts.
https://ow.ly/lhtB50Y9wRt
What Is the History of American Progress without a History of Its Workers?
by Eileen Boris
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February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Looking for #OAH26 sessions on African American history? We’ve made it easy.
Use our new search feature to instantly find sessions by topic. Just click the African American history tag and explore all the sessions dedicated to this field—easy as that! 🔍📚
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Don’t miss this conversation with Jessica Wicks-Allen on the JAH Podcast! She discusses Black women’s role in shaping child apprenticeship contracts after the Civil War. https://www.oah.org/podcasts/jah-podcast/
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Because of you, history has a future. This year, OAH members and donors gave an average gift of $355 and every contribution made an impact. Every gift—large or small—supports historians and the spaces where history lives and thrives.
https://ow.ly/nWzU50Y8pPC
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today is World Cancer Day. It aims to raise awareness, target misinformation, and reduce stigma. For work on the history of science, medicine, and disinformation, read Elena Conis’s, “Denial, Distraction, Doubt, and Deceit on the Road to Scientific Disinformation.” https://tinyurl.com/29cdb4pc
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Hub at #OAH26 is where conversations begin. Meet one-to-one with publishers, ask questions, and explore possibilities for your research and publications.

⏰ Space is limited—book your appointment early before schedules fill up!
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📢 Time is running out! Cast your vote in the OAH election! Your participation in this election is crucial to the success of our organization. Voting ends Feb. 6 so vote now: portal.oah.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Last year, DHS revoked Temporary Protected Status for roughly 300,000 Haitians. After Feb. 3, they will no longer be able to live or work legally in the US.

OAH brings historical evidence into today’s immigration debates. Explore our immigration history resources: https://ow.ly/G7Cw50Y7M86
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
On this day in 1665, a British fleet captured New Amsterdam, a Dutch colony on the island of Manhattan, and renamed it New York. For more on New York history, see Daniel Soyer’s “The Liberal Party of New York and Independent Labor Politics" in Process, the JAH blog. https://tinyurl.com/wf2h5777
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Groundhog Day reminds us how easy it is to feel trapped in a loop. History shows us change happens when people act with knowledge of the past. That’s why OAH brings historical evidence into public conversations that shape our collective future.
https://www.oah.org/news/category/advocacy-news/
February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In Feb. 1790, SCOTUS convened for its first session. In Obergefell v. Hodges, SCOTUS cited an OAH amicus curiae brief. Advocacy is a core part of OAH’s mission. We bring rigorous, evidence-based history into public debates. https://ow.ly/44aL50Y7coj
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Find Your Mentor at #OAH26 🤝

The mentor listing for the 2026 “Hey, I know your work!” mentorship program is now live!

Ready to make a connection that matters? Sign up to be a mentee today and take the next step in your professional journey. https://ow.ly/CZHp50Y5vWg
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
New blog post! Continuing our series on nuclear history, Victoria Wolcott writes about Cold War–era protests against civil defense drills and the myth of the survivability of nuclear war in “Blowing Up Operation Alert: The Protests that Pierced a National Myth.” https://tinyurl.com/4n8pvkmf
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1942, the first American soldiers arrived in Europe since the 1918 Armistice of World War I. For more on U.S. military history, see Zaynab Quadri’s “Shock and Awe 20 Years Later: The Iraq War in the History of U.S. Empire,” in Process, the JAH blog. https://tinyurl.com/mrx9abbv
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We condemn the removal of the Freedom and Slavery exhibit and firmly reject “federal actions and the systemic efforts to distort the historical record and impose through executive orders and actions a narrow vision of the American past.”
Read our statement: https://ow.ly/rNTq50Y2T9v
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Still haven't listened to Dr. Jessica Wicks-Allen's interview? She discusses her JAH article about Black women’s role in shaping child apprenticeship contracts after the Civil War. https://www.oah.org/podcasts/jah-podcast/
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The recording of our webinar Addressing AI in the History Classroom is now available for streaming on our YouTube channel! Watch it now: https://ow.ly/Am1250Y1jeZ
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January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
📜 #ThisDayInHistory: On Jan. 22, 1973, SCOTUS decided Roe v. Wade. Nearly 50 years later, in June 2022, SCOTUS issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson overturning Roe.
📌 Read about the Histories of Abortion in the US:
👉 Process: https://ow.ly/lzgN50Y196X
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The latest issue of The American Historian is experiencing a production delay. We apologize for any inconvenience. Craving more TAH until you get the new issue? You can enjoy the TAH online, anytime, including TAH webinars on the OAH YouTube channel. https://ow.ly/LQ1P50Y0i4g
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The election for our organization is happening now! Have you cast your vote yet? If not, now is the time to do it. Your participation in this election is crucial to the success of our organization. Don't forget to vote and encourage your fellow members to do the same! portal.oah.org
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🎙️We’re thrilled that OAH Exec Dir Beth English joined the History & Parks podcast to talk about history, public spaces, and the power of how we understand the past. 🏛️🌲

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIX8k013Lc8&t=5s
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 1953, CBS aired one of the most anticipated TV births on “I Love Lucy.” It became the most viewed TV episode in history. For more on U.S. TV history from the JAH, see Cynthia B. Meyer’s “Inside a Broadcasting Blacklist: Kraft Television Theatre, 1951–1955.” https://tinyurl.com/mrx2ym9
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM