by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 25, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Avi Decter and Ken Yellis Although DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) has been around for more than twenty years, it is all the rage these days in the wake of economic disruption, social protest, and the effects of climate change. Museums have...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 25, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) values small history organizations and their vital contributions to their communities and the field. Our recently released 2022 National Census of History Organizations identified more than 21,000 history...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 20, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Register for the 2022 AASLH Annual Conference by Friday, July 29 to receive the early bird discount. AASLH members receive additional discounts and the best prices on registration. The conference takes place in Buffalo, New York, September 14-17. This year’s theme is...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 19, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Marissa Hamm, 2022 AASLH Summer Intern Totaling nearly 300 pages, the STEPS (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) workbook can be intimidating to even the most confident history professional. How do you approach this monumental task without...
by Ben Franklin's World | Jul 19, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/334_Bayne.mp3 Spanish explorers and colonists visited, settled, and claimed territory in 42 of the United States’ 50 states. So what does the history of Early America look like from a Spanish point of view? Brandon...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jul 11, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
The American Association for State and Local History’s Annual Conference is known for unmatched evening events and this year is no exception. In keeping with this year’s theme of “Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Place,” this year’s events will take you to some of...
