American Association for State and Local History
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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.
Here's a preview of what we found in the National Survey of History Practitioners, which 3,700 people completed this spring. We'll have more to share in early 2026. Learn more about this project at aaslh.org/research.
November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here's a preview of what we found in the National Survey of History Practitioners, which 3,700 people completed this spring. We'll have more to share in early 2026. Learn more about this project at aaslh.org/research.
This week, the full Senate may begin consideration of an appropriations bill that contains funding for IMLS for FY26. It is urgent that you contact Congress and urge them to keep robust IMLS Office of Museum Services funding levels in the bill. Contact Congress at congressweb.com/aam/84.
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This week, the full Senate may begin consideration of an appropriations bill that contains funding for IMLS for FY26. It is urgent that you contact Congress and urge them to keep robust IMLS Office of Museum Services funding levels in the bill. Contact Congress at congressweb.com/aam/84.
If you are preparing to welcome interns or looking to refine your internship program, join us on November 25. Connect with your peers and learn from others. This month's History Hour is hosted by the AASLH Educator & Interpreter Committee. It's free! Register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you are preparing to welcome interns or looking to refine your internship program, join us on November 25. Connect with your peers and learn from others. This month's History Hour is hosted by the AASLH Educator & Interpreter Committee. It's free! Register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you work or volunteer at a small museum, don't miss our virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If you work or volunteer at a small museum, don't miss our virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.
Across the country, history organizations of all sizes and missions are navigating content restrictions, diminished funding opportunities, and other political pressures. AASLH wants to hear how these trends are affecting your work. Fill out this short survey at surveymonkey.com/r/YLBMFVC.
November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Across the country, history organizations of all sizes and missions are navigating content restrictions, diminished funding opportunities, and other political pressures. AASLH wants to hear how these trends are affecting your work. Fill out this short survey at surveymonkey.com/r/YLBMFVC.
Our next AASLH History Hour is on November 25. This month, we'll discuss planning and implementing meaningful internship programs in our field. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Our next AASLH History Hour is on November 25. This month, we'll discuss planning and implementing meaningful internship programs in our field. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/AASLHHH1125.
Is your organization in need of guidance, a jumpstart, a course correction, or all three? Join us for this free webinar to hear how STEPS can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change. Register at tinyurl.com/b8rrj2eb.
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Is your organization in need of guidance, a jumpstart, a course correction, or all three? Join us for this free webinar to hear how STEPS can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change. Register at tinyurl.com/b8rrj2eb.
A collection is the foundation of any museum. If you work or volunteer in a small museum, make sure to attend our upcoming virtual summit, which will help you implement the best solutions to take care of your collections. Register at tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.
November 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A collection is the foundation of any museum. If you work or volunteer in a small museum, make sure to attend our upcoming virtual summit, which will help you implement the best solutions to take care of your collections. Register at tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.
Our online course, Museum Education and Outreach, is about how we can facilitate visitors' meaningful and memorable experiences in the informal environments of museums. Register at tinyurl.com/ynvz8hc9.
November 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our online course, Museum Education and Outreach, is about how we can facilitate visitors' meaningful and memorable experiences in the informal environments of museums. Register at tinyurl.com/ynvz8hc9.
AASLH VP Bethany Hawkins recently visited Historic Cherry Hill and got to meet their staff including their Executive Director and Curator Deborah Edmond-Andarawis. Historic Cherry Hill has a Murder at Cherry Hill event which tells the story of a documented historical event at Cherry Hill.
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
AASLH VP Bethany Hawkins recently visited Historic Cherry Hill and got to meet their staff including their Executive Director and Curator Deborah Edmond-Andarawis. Historic Cherry Hill has a Murder at Cherry Hill event which tells the story of a documented historical event at Cherry Hill.
We've launched a new discussion forum where you can ask questions and share resources important to our field. AASLH Telegraph is open to anyone who wants to discuss topics related to museums and historic sites. Visit AASLH Telegraph and click the Ask to Join at groups.google.com/g/aaslh-telegraph.
October 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We've launched a new discussion forum where you can ask questions and share resources important to our field. AASLH Telegraph is open to anyone who wants to discuss topics related to museums and historic sites. Visit AASLH Telegraph and click the Ask to Join at groups.google.com/g/aaslh-telegraph.
In our on demand Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations online course you will learn some of the most effective strategies for engaging your audience on social media. Register at tinyurl.com/3vm7r8kw.
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In our on demand Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations online course you will learn some of the most effective strategies for engaging your audience on social media. Register at tinyurl.com/3vm7r8kw.
Join our virtual summit next month and learn about the fundamental principles of collections management at a small organization. You'll learn scalable solutions and will leave feeling empowered to make the best choices for your collections and communities. Register at tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Join our virtual summit next month and learn about the fundamental principles of collections management at a small organization. You'll learn scalable solutions and will leave feeling empowered to make the best choices for your collections and communities. Register at tinyurl.com/mytfmbek.