by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 16, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Council sets policy and provides leadership for the association, is responsible for strategic planning, and represents AASLH members and the field at large. Members vote for those who serve on Council. We...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 15, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
There’s a strong connection between history and civics. The state of New York, home to this year’s AASLH Annual Conference, has many historic organizations and places connected to civics, from the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House in Rochester to the Harriet Tubman...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 15, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
The theme of this year’s AASLH Annual Conference is Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Place. Gathering in Buffalo is more powerful because the place of this year’s conference is the place of the tragic events of May 14, when lives were senselessly targeted and lost...
by American Association for State and Local History | Aug 12, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession
Are you planning to attend the 2022 AASLH Annual Conference next month? Now is the time to register! This year’s conference offers: More than 60 learning sessions in nine engaging formats Evening events in Buffalo’s most unique places A town hall that will address how...
by Mass Humaities | Aug 10, 2022 | The Kiosk, The Profession
Two-year, $700K grant is largest in Mass Humanities’ history. Mass Humanities has received a two-year, $700,000 grant from the Barr Foundation for Expand Massachusetts Stories (EMS), an initiative aimed at generating more inclusive histories of the people and ideas...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Aug 10, 2022 | History News, The Profession
08.10.2022 Cheyenne Cohn-Postell, Program Officer Diversity Equity and Inclusion A quarterly report on our anti-racism work Child participates in Brand Out with C1, an event hosted by Company One Theatre In 2021, Mass Cultural Council launched a three-year Racial...