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...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 19, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Dear Colleague, I am reaching out today with an urgent request, one AASLH rarely makes. We need you to reach out to your Senators to help secure major, new federal funding for the work of history organizations. For the last several months, AASLH has met with many...
by Ben Franklin's World | Apr 16, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/382_Baer.mp3 Within the Declaration of Independence, the founders of the United States present 27 grievances against King George III as they declare their reasons for why the thirteen British North American colonies sought...
by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 14, 2024 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Kurt Griesemer, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI Do you have a set of polyhedral dice? Have you enjoyed guiding adventurers deep into darkened dungeon corridors? Does the phrase “What do you want to do?” stir a longing to explore fantastical worlds? Then...
