by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 8, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Did you know that the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) offers two conferences? In addition to the Annual Conference, which will be held in Buffalo this September, we also offer a Virtual Conference, which will be held November 1-3. Both...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 4, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
The theme of the 2022 AASLH Annual Conference is “Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Place.” Historic homes and sites know all about the powerful connections between the sense of place and an understanding of history. The Annual Conference will be held in Buffalo,...
by Ben Franklin's World | Aug 2, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/335_Porwancher.mp3 Alexander Hamilton played important roles in the founding of the United States. He served in the Continental Army, helped frame the United States Constitution, and helped place the United States on...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 1, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Will you be coming to the AASLH Annual Conference for the first time? No worries—each year, one-third of the people who come to the Conference are first-time attendees. Here’s some things to make sure to do to have the best experience in Buffalo this September. First...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 1, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Sam Dinnie, 2022 AASLH Summer Intern In a moment rife with rapid changes to our social and political landscape, history organizations are constantly adapting to meet the needs of their communities. At the same time, they’re also working to stay up to date on...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 25, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Elizabeth P. Stewart, Renton History Museum and AASLH Small Museums Committee The AASLH Annual Conference Early Bird deadline on July 29 is fast approaching, so the Small Museums Committee would like to highlight for you some sessions with a special relevance to...