by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 26, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Bethany Hawkins, AASLH Chief of Operations A few weeks ago, my pastor was speaking about the calling of the church and said it must value mission over tradition. If you have ever attended a business meeting at a small, older Baptist church, you can understand why...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 25, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Dear Members and other friends of AASLH, I am reaching out today with an urgent request. Last week AASLH circulated an alert about the U.S. Senate. Today we need your help to ask your House member to prioritize America’s 250th anniversary in Congress’s appropriations...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 25, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Haley Twist, CatalogIt Nestled in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the Raupp Museum stands as a testament to the importance of preserving local history and making it accessible. With a commitment to empowering their community to participate in preservation and an...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 25, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Bruce W. Dearstyne The state and local history field continues to be exciting and innovative, with new ideas emerging all the time. The field is evolving and adjusting to keep up with advances in technology and changing areas of public interest. Sometimes, though,...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 24, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Alexandra Rasic, James N. Gamble Executive Director National Volunteer Appreciation Week is here! At The Gamble House, we’ll be celebrating our dedicated docents at a special sunset reception on Friday evening. Events like these are always a wonderful opportunity...
