by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 30, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
The new Reframing History initiative provides the field with a set of evidence-backed recommendations to communicate about history more convincingly and to build a wider understanding of what inclusive history looks like and why it is important for all of us. As part...
by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 29, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
AASLH urges The Montpelier Foundation (TMF) to honor its June 2021 commitment to treat the Montpelier Descendants Committee (MDC) as its full partner in restructuring the TMF Board of Directors. On March 25, 2022, the TMF Board voted to change its policy of shared...
by Ben Franklin's World | Mar 29, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/325_Holton.mp3 What do we know about the American Revolution? Why is it important that we see the Revolution as a political event, a war, a time of social and economic reform, and as a time oviolence and upheaval?...
by Historic New England | Mar 16, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk
Mar 16, 2022Sharing updates and discoveries. March is Women’s History Month. While I think that every month is an ideal time to research, talk about, and value women in every facet of our history, I will always embrace the opportunity to join a broader...
by Ben Franklin's World | Mar 15, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/324_Mosterman.mp3 After Henry Hudson’s 1609-voyage along the river that now bears his name, Dutch traders began to visit and trade at the area they called New Netherland. In 1614, the Dutch established a trading post...
by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 9, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
One of the most important things we do at AASLH is connect our members and others in the history community to professional development that helps individuals and organizations grow and improve. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our comprehensive...
