by Massachusetts History Alliance | Aug 26, 2024 | History News
Stuart R. ChristieDuring the American Civil War, scores of Dedham men proudly answered the call to serve in the Union cause. They sent numerous letters back to Dedham describing their lives in camp and in battle. Fortunately, hundreds of these letters were kept and...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 23, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
–By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO “The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will write its next chapter.” For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people involved. So...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Aug 22, 2024 | History News
Sarah KeyesFrom the Publisher: In popular mythology, the Overland Trail is typically a triumphant tale, with plucky easterners crossing the Plains in caravans of covered wagons. But not everyone reached Oregon and California. Some 6,600 migrants perished along the way...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Aug 22, 2024 | History News, The Profession
08.22.2024 Christian Kelly, Public Relations & Events Manager Budget | Press Release Agency to award $26.7M in grants to bolster the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector Performance at Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke. Photo: Lauren Miller Photography. The...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Aug 21, 2024 | History News
Tina CassidyFrom the Publisher: Woodrow Wilson lands in Washington, DC, in March of 1913, a day before he is set to take the presidential oath of office. He is surprised by the modest turnout. The crowds and reporters are blocks away from Union Station, watching a...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 20, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
As we prepare for the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference in Mobile, AL, in a couple of weeks, AASLH staff and members of our Host Committee have put together some resources to prepare you for visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast. Here are books, documentaries, podcasts, and even...
