AASLH rejects the White House’s July 4 report on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH). Contrary to the report’s characterization, ...

By Richard Hunt, Executive Director, Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance  Since 1969, the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance (LCTA) has been the nation’s ...

View of Over-the-Rhine district from the rooftop of Rhinegeist Brewery. By Danielle Duffy, Appalachian Women’s Museum, Dillsboro, NC I initially wanted to ...

This article originally appeared in the latest issue of History News, AASLH’s member magazine. Members can access a digital copy of the issue for free in ...

June 1–12, 2026 | Minneapolis, Minnesota  Since 1959, the History Leadership Institute (HLI) has helped history professionals develop the skills, insights, ...

Across the country, history organizations of all sizes and missions are navigating content restrictions, diminished funding opportunities, and other ...

This Thanksgiving, the staff of AASLH extends our gratitude to our nation’s museums and historic sites and the people who work in them. We know that for ...

Deadline for proposals: December 5, 2025 Next year, the AASLH and NCPH joint conference will bring together more than 1,000 history practitioners, ...

By Sean Blinn, AASLH Small Museums Committee Chair Small museums can be some of the most rewarding places to work. We share stories, we keep local history ...

Registration Now Open!2025 AASLH Annual ConferenceIn Partnership with the Ohio Local History AllianceSeptember 10 – 13Cincinnati, Ohio Registration is now ...