Do You Have Veterinary Objects and Texts in Your Collection?
Mary-Elizabeth Ellard, DVM Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting [...]
Defending Our Full, Shared History at the Smithsonian and National Park Service
Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate what history is shared at Smithsonian Institution and National Park [...]
URGENT: Take Action to Defend IMLS
Representatives Dina Titus and Suzanne Bonamici are circulating a letter for other members of the House of Representatives to sign, asking [...]
Through the Lens of Experience: Witnessing Gender and Sexual Harassment in Real Time
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender [...]
Defending Whole History at NPS and Historic Sites
Last week, following President Trump’s executive orders on gender ideology, references to transgender and queer people were removed from [...]
Six Strategies for the Looming Crisis
By Bruce W. Dearstyne John Dichtl's recent open letter to AASH members reminds us that we may be headed [...]
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Museums: What Boards Should Know
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender [...]
We Need You at Museums Advocacy Day 2025
Museums Advocacy Day February 24 – 25, 2025 Washington, DC Organized by the American Alliance of Museums Supported by the American Association for State [...]
AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier [...]
A New Strategic Framework
By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO AASLH staff, committees, and Council have been discussing the organization’s strategic direction off and on for the [...]
Conference Connections at AASLH2024
By René A. Ballesteros, Latinos in Heritage Conservation My name is René A. Ballesteros, and I recently attended the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference thanks [...]
New Ideas and Inspiration: A First-Time Attendee at AASLH2024
By Valerie Mendoza, The Other Roads Historical Consulting The last thing I expected to encounter as I prepared for my first AASLH conference was [...]
After the Election
As Americans vote to shape the future of our country, it’s vital to recognize the essential role history organizations play in strengthening democracy. At [...]