NEH Grant Opportunity for Community Archives
Are you working on a project that might be eligible for support through a Common Heritage grant? NEH’s “Common Heritage” program supports [...]
Intern Spotlight: Folklorist Anne Rappaport
Our spring intern is wrapping up her time with us at AASLH! Anne Rappaport has been working on continuing education projects in [...]
Fifth Annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference Call for Proposals
Cabin c. 1830, Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Maryland. The fifth annual Slave Dwelling Project conference will be held at Middle Tennessee [...]
A New Way to Hire Interpreters: Lessons from Old World Wisconsin
Members of the Madison Theater rehearse for the one-act play, "Over the Teacups." 1950. WHS Collection. We’re standing [...]
AASLH Joins Over 100 Organizations Around the Country Endorsing the Values of History Relevance
Nashville, TN (March 15, 2017) — The American Association for State and Local History today joins more than 100 [...]
Connect with AASLH at the Tennessee Association of Museums Annual Meeting
Are you going to the Annul Meeting of the Tennessee Association of Museums this week? AASLH staff members will be [...]
Managing Volunteers: Lessons Learned Through Experience
A volunteer talking to visitors at the Cincinnati Museum Center. We all know most non-profits run on volunteers. [...]
Shaker Museum in New Lebanon, NY Names Lacy Schutz as New Executive Director
(January 4, 2016) The Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacy Schutz as its new Executive [...]
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On Epiphany, an Epiphany about Museums as Safe Places to Encounter Otherness
Happy Epiphany! As we begin the new year, I'm drawn to reflect on the long-lasting impact of “encountering otherness” on a museum visit. I promise this [...]
Start 2016 on the Right Foot: Endorse & Share the Value of History Statement
The first few days of the year are a time for reflection and re-focusing our attention on the big picture and long term goals. As you plan [...]
Welcome New AASLH Members (Dec. 2015)
AASLH is pleased to welcome all the individuals and institutions who became members in December. We are so glad you chose to make AASLH your [...]
Collecting Star Routes: Interpreting the Unusual Delivery Methods of the USPS Independent Contractors
There are a few old terms about postal operations that have particularly captivating turns of phrase. "Star Routes" often raises lots of curious looks and [...]