Our #OAH26 conversation with Jon Meacham & OAH Pres. Annette Gordon-Reed is coming up soon in Salon E at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 7:30pm!

Thank you to everyone who joined two great luncheons today at #OAH26 with the Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era and The HistoryMakers.

A reminder for tonight’s conversation with Jon Meacham & OAH Pres. Annette Gordon-Reed is happening this evening at #OAH26! 📍 Salon E, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown ⏰ 7:30pm We’ll see you there!

See what happened on Day 1 of the conference at #OAH26! https://ow.ly/mvUE50YLhW6

Thank you to our panelists and attendees for the sessions this morning! Afternoon sessions start at 1:30pm. Plan your schedule: https://ow.ly/ovva50YLhPO

Did you miss last night's plenary session? Our blog team has you covered. Check out a recap of the conversation between OAH President Annette Gordon-Reed and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III here! https://www.oah.org/process/thursday-evening-highlights-at-oah-2026/

Happy day 2 of #OAH2026! Not able to make it to Philadelphia or curious about yesterday’s panels? Check out some Thursday highlights, now available at Process. And keep checking back here for more coverage of OAH 2026! https://www.oah.org/process/thursday-highlights-at-oah-2026/

Congratulations to Jack Werner from the University of Maryland, College Park—our #OAH26 “1776” winner! As the 1,776th registrant for this year’s conference—in our nation’s 250th anniversary year—you’ve earned a special bag of #OAH26 swag! Come see us at the registration desk!

🎤 Want to be on the JAH podcast? 🎤 Stop by the podcast booth on the 4th floor any time between 9:00–10:30 or 2:00–3:30 today to answer some questions about books, teaching, and history! #OAH2026

It’s finally here—#OAH26! Sessions begin today at 11am! See what sessions are happening today & save any session on the Onsite Web Directory to appear in a personal schedule on your home page. Onsite Web Directory: https://ow.ly/gS6e50YKlWI#OAH26 We’re so glad you’re here!

The countdown is over: #OAH26 kicks off tomorrow! We’re getting ready to welcome historians from across the country. Here’s a sneak peek of the setup in progress .👇 P.S. Still need to register? Skip the lines and register online: https://ow.ly/8HgF50YK8Qh

200 days until Native American Heritage Month—now is the perfect time to start planning. Book an OAH Lecturer today and bring expert perspectives on Native American history to your campus or community. #OAHLecturer https://ow.ly/jqya50YEySN

Thank you to OAH Lecturer Charlene M. Boyer Lewis for her talk today on Peggy Shippen Arnold and Revolutionary America! #OAHLecturer

In a social media post, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon used an AI-generated image of civil rights and social justice leader Ida B. Wells. How is artificial intelligence reshaping the way we teach history? Watch our webinar, AI in the History Classroom: https://ow.ly/W8Ef50YIpzH

New from HARPPing on History: Declaration of Independence from the War on History.

There's still time to join us for a special conversation, “The Meaning of 1776,” with Patrick Spero, CEO of the American Philosophical Society. https://ow.ly/2tzG50YEBi8

The President’s 2027 budget proposal proposes dismantling one of the nation’s most vital supporters of historical research: the National Endowment for the Humanities. #TalkAboutHumanities Read our endorsement of past statements opposing proposed cuts to the NEH: https://ow.ly/SG7x50YIhVE

This day in 1964, Sidney Poitier won the Oscar for Best Actor for The Lilies of the Field, making him the first Black actor to win the award. For other histories of film, check out Cookie Woolner's “The Rocky Horror Picture Show as Bisexual Landmark,” on Process. https://tinyurl.com/hmuvdmnu

On Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, we reflect on a life and legacy that continues to shape how we understand the nation’s founding. Explore these complexities with an OAH Lecturer and bring expert historical perspective to your campus or community. #OAHLecturer https://ow.ly/EiCe50YEChn

Next week, more than 1,600 U.S. historians will gather in Philadelphia for the 119th OAH Conference on American History. We encourage anyone still considering it to join us! We can't wait to see you there! #OAH26 https://ow.ly/J78O50YGJY5

Today at 12pm ET, #OAHLecturer Paul Finkelman will give a free on-campus talk at Youngstown State University on the Revolution at 250 and America’s First Civil Rights Movement. If you're in there area, head over! https://ow.ly/SQ6J50YGJOG

Our CFP for #OAH27 closes April 27! There's still time to submit & we welcome submissions addressing all aspects of American history. https://ow.ly/WExR50YGK6r

Thank you to #OAHLecturer Robert J. Allison for his talk yesterday on "1776: Why Independence?" and for all who joined! His exploration of why the American colonies declared Independence in 1776, what challenges they faced, and what potential opportunities they saw helped bring history to life.

Join #OAHLecturer Thavolia Glymph at 6pm CT as she livestreams her talk "Civil War Arithmetic: Recounting the Casualties of War." Watch the livestream: https://ow.ly/rCuw50YFT88

Is democracy in crisis? What can global perspectives teach us about this moment? Watch Democracy in Crisis? International Perspectives—now streaming on the OAH YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/OPpM50YF7pR

Join us at the American Philosophical Society for a special plenary conversation, “The Meaning of 1776,” with Patrick Spero, CEO of the American Philosophical Society. https://ow.ly/IA8b50YEBi6

Congratulations to OAH Speaker Beverly Gage on the release of her new book, This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History. #OAHLecturer Get your copy: https://ow.ly/XZJt50YEAyn

Next week, AASLH is hosting a virtual summit exploring new data about the history workforce. Sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing. https://ow.ly/xMks50YEysO

The crew of Artemis II has traveled farther than any human before. Milestones like this speak to the evolving relationship between science, government, and public priorities. Explore the Changing Political Identities of American Science from Process: https://ow.ly/U5wE50YEBc3

On this day in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed a resolution which brought the United States into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France. For an index of OAH publications about World War I, see “From the Archives… America enters World War I." https://tinyurl.com/e9n56zxa

Two virtual events today for the OAH community: 1pm ET — State of the OAH: Member Forum Register: https://ow.ly/OycW50YEvye 5pm ET — Making the Most of the OAH Conference on American History Register: https://ow.ly/BBCj50YEvyh

Are you planning to attend our Works in Progress sessions at #OAH26? See the papers: https://ow.ly/ckSj50YCqzT#OAH26?

OAH Speakers Martha S. Jones and Kate Masur wrote in a NYT piece: "Trump Says Birthright Citizenship Was Only for the Children of Slaves. He’s Wrong." Read the essay: https://ow.ly/RrYX50YCqlU Read more on our immigration resources: https://ow.ly/IFLL50YCqlV

New blog post alert! Looking forward to America’s 250th? Check out Marc Stein’s “Ben’s Bicentennial,” about how Benjamin Franklin’s writings haunted celebrations of America’s 200th anniversary in 1976 Philadelphia. https://tinyurl.com/y34vc3h

Reminder: Early-bird registration for #OAH26 ends today. After, registration rates will increase. Be sure to take advantage of discounted pricing while it lasts! https://ow.ly/IyoH50YBWAc#OAH26

OAH President Annette Gordon-Reed is quoted in a NYT article on the additions of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment to the National Archives’s rotunda. https://ow.ly/ACyv50YBWo5

SCOTUS will soon consider Trump's birthright citizenship order. If you missed our webinar on what birthright citizenship really means, and how has it shaped American identity and belonging, you can watch the full conversation on YouTube. Watch here: https://ow.ly/Lapz50X80hL

“As historians, we invite all Americans to join in defending the work of our colleagues in federal agencies entrusted with understanding and disseminating the nation’s past honestly and transparently.” Read The New Republic article by former OAH Pres. David W. Blight: https://ow.ly/QL9Q50YBi93

In 1776, Abigail Adams urged her husband to consider women’s rights in the new nation. Explore more women's history with us, including #OAH26 women's history sessions. https://www.oah.org/womens-history/

"The whole purpose of doing this is to create a kind of chilling effect so that people do self-censor... The idea is to make people frightened." OAH Pres Annette Gordon-Reed spoke to the Chronicle of Higher Education about the "chilling effect" in universities. https://ow.ly/3bup50YBeAy

Today is the LAST day to save with the OAH hotel room block for #OAH26. Book & Save: https://ow.ly/IPjh50Yu6rg

In this episode of the JAH Podcast, hear from Tracey Deutsch about her article, “The Vigorous Approach to Cooking: Julia Child, Domesticity, and Gendered Labor at Midcentury.” https://ow.ly/t0U250YAVvv

There's still time to complete a quick 3–5 minute survey about the Journal of American History. Your feedback will help us better understand how members engage with the Journal as we evaluate the balance between our print and digital offerings. https://ow.ly/OQH350YAEvl

On this day in 1867, the United States made a deal with Russia to buy the territory of Alaska for $7.2 million. For more histories of Alaska, see Bathsheba Demuth's 2019 blog, “Statehood and Other Events: Whales, Alaska Natives, and Perspectives on History.” https://tinyurl.com/34d9b996

Did you miss the chance to save with the OAH hotel room block? We have extended the discount to March 31! It's your last chance to save for #OAH26, so be sure to secure your discounted rate now. https://ow.ly/IPjh50Yu6rg

On this day in 1979, the nuclear core at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island power station began to melt down. The event caused major changes in U.S. nuclear regulations. For more on nuclear histories, see David K. Hecht’s blog piece, “The Nuclear Age for a New Generation." https://tinyurl.com/4uyj3r6p

The OAH has filed FOIA requests to determine the extent and legality of the White House’s influence on the presentation of U.S. history in national parks and the Smithsonian. https://ow.ly/UJM350YzNzl

New from HARPPing on History: For the White House, Impartiality Is Out. Ideology Is In. Read the Substack: https://ow.ly/vMA750YzJr9

The March issue of the JAH is out! Get a preview of the contents at Process: A Blog for American History. https://www.oah.org/process/march-2026

A year ago, the Executive Order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” was issued. Our advocacy statement makes clear that this EO “represents a disturbing attack on core institutions and the public presentation of history.” Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/KLLx50YyhI6