What does birthright citizenship really mean—and how has it shaped American identity and belonging? 🇺🇸 If you missed our recent webinar on this important topic, you can now watch the full conversation on YouTube, anytime! 🎥 Watch here: https://ow.ly/ZR6150X80hN

As an ACLS member org, OAH remains committed to protecting open inquiry and scholarly independence and stands with American Council of Learned Societies. Read ACLS’s full statement: https://ow.ly/wheu50X7T2O

⏳ In 1 hour (3pm ET): Learn how the National Archives safeguards the public record and see a live demo of the steps anyone can take to advocate right now. 🔗 Join live: https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

OAH is sponsoring the National Council on Public History’s upcoming Virtual Grad Fair! Public history faculty and prospective students alike can find us in the Sponsor Hall on Oct 9 + 10, 12-3pm ET. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cPHU50X7RO3.

Happening TODAY—3pm ET: Why NARA matters + how you can act to protect access to America’s records. The "history of NOW" is no longer being safeguarded. Learn what you can do to advocate for our nation's archives. 🔗 https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

🗓️ October 7 | 3pm ET The future of our National Archives—and access to America’s stories—is on the line. Join the webinar to learn why NARA matters, what’s at risk, and how you can take action to defend history and democracy. Register today! 🔗 https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

🚨 New on Process Blog!🚨 In “How We Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb,” Shane Maddock (Stonehill College) explores how Americans’ relationship with nuclear weapons has shifted over time and what that means today. 👉 Read it here: https://ow.ly/jeEP50X6h6C

⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Extended! ⏳ Some award deadlines are extended to Oct. 15 & Nov. 1. See which awards qualify & submit today! ow.ly/q4bX50X69cC Coming up Oct. 9 is an info session for the Huggins-Quarles Award with the OAH ALANA Committee. Register: ow.ly/OUQa50X69cJ

We have so many events happening in October! First up: Advocacy and the National Archives 🗓 Oct 7 | 3pm ET Join us for a panel discussion on the origins of NARA, why it matters, and how YOU can advocate to protect it. Live demo included! 👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/NMBG50X5P8x

The OAH has submitted a letter to TXST affirming the essential principles of academic freedom and shared governance. The OAH stands firmly with historians and educators in defending the right to inquiry and expression without fear of reprisal. 📄 Read the letter: https://ow.ly/53Kj50X5wJ3

For nearly 30 years, OAH has partnered with the National Park Service to bring top historical scholarship to our national parks. For LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re spotlighting two resources that deepen our understanding and public presentation of LGBTQ+ histories. https://ow.ly/N4NZ50TzkEJ

⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Alert! ⏳ Today’s the day! Some award deadlines are Oct. 1—don’t miss your chance to submit nominations for the 2026 awards & prizes honoring excellence in American history. It’s your last chance—apply today! 🏆 https://ow.ly/2FoJ50TAq4V

💻✨ Enjoyed our webinars last week? Here’s the thing: those webinars are free to everyone because of the generosity of folks who believe in history. Even a recurring gift of $10 helps. Think of it as buying history a coffee every month ☕📜. Support the OAH today: oah.org/donate

😩 Monday again? Coffee’s not strong enough? Wondering if it’s time for a change? Maybe it’s not the coffee...maybe it’s the job. ☕➡️💼 Check out the OAH Job Board—where historians, researchers, and educators find their next great opportunity. 👉 Your future self will thank you: careers.oah.org

Our strength as historians comes from community. Join us today at 12pm ET for the OAH Member Meet-and-Greet hosted by our ALANA Committee. Already a member? Invite a friend to join OAH—use code FRIENDS for 10% off annual membership. History is better when we build it together. ow.ly/YWPZ50X2TTS

Missed our FOIA training? Good news—the FOIA for Historians Workshop is now available to stream online, anytime. Learn how to navigate FOIA, strengthen your research with government records, and gain practical strategies from experts in the field. Watch now: ow.ly/gWZp50X2jiH

New HARPPing on History post just dropped! Subscribe to the Substack and learn what @outhistory.bsky.social directed by OAH Pres Elect Marc Stein, is doing about The War on LGBTQ+ History. ow.ly/uKMM50X1wR4

📢 Upcoming OAH Webinar Tomorrow at 6pm ET! Join us for a discussion on the history and meaning of birthright citizenship. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/Lrww50X12eZ This webinar is a collaboration between the OAH and @iehs.bsky.social.

📰 New on HARPPing on History: Catch up on the latest piece Hands Off Our History: shorturl.at/D8EKN

It's been reported NPS staff at Ft Pulaski Natl Mon have been directed by Trump admin to remove a photo of "The Scourged Back," a searing image of the brutality of slavery. For more history behind the headlines, see OAH’s NPS History Study on African Americans at Ft Pulaski. ow.ly/WGmJ50WZwEt

Coming up tomorrow: training on FOIA! FOIA is a powerful tool for uncovering primary sources, strengthening archival research, and holding government accountable. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your research toolkit. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/IlxU50WX6F4

📝 New HARPPing on History just dropped! OAH ED Beth English leads the latest post, reminding us why archives are important. 👉 Stay in the loop: Subscribe to the HARPPing on History Substack to get fresh posts, insights, and updates straight to your inbox. ow.ly/cGbP50WYJKv

📜 #ThisDayInHistory: On Sept 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed. 📍 In the San Fran St Univ area? Celebrate Constitution Day with our OAH Lecturers as they speak at a Constitution Day Conference! ⚖️ Today: Jonathan Gienapp ⚖️ Tomorrow: Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers ow.ly/EU3V50WY5x4

Lunch with us today! Our 1pm ET lunchtime write-in, hosted in conjunction with the @ncph.bsky.social, is today! Together, we'll write to representatives in support of history, or send messages of encouragement to institutions. ow.ly/BwLK50WVfTi

Happening today at 5pm ET! The Miami Univ Humanities Center is hosting OAH Lecturer Kristin Hoganson for a talk on The Heartland. 🌽📖 Get ready for an exploration of how the Midwest has shaped America. If you’re in the area, don’t miss it! #OAHLecturer ow.ly/3gyq50WVk2i

🎉 Congratulations to John E. Pepper Jr., our 2025 OAH Friend of History Award winner, which recognizes those making history matter. Nominations are now open for the next award! Deadline: Oct 1 👉 ow.ly/H43J50WXwEf

📜✨ Dig deeper into government records: Join our upcoming virtual training on FOIA! Historians will learn: ✍️ How to craft strong requests 📂 Strategies for navigating agency responses and appeals 📖 Case studies from American Oversight investigations 👉 Register now: ow.ly/zuVe50WRtyu

We are proud to welcome 17 U.S. historians to the OAH Lectureship Program! 🎉 From classrooms to community events, OAH Lecturers make history accessible, engaging, & inspiring. #OAHLecturer 👉 Explore the new speakers: ow.ly/RVoe50WVQRj

✨ We’re just 50 days away from Native American Heritage Month. Now is the perfect moment to ensure you have a program scheduled. Book a speaker today and make Native American Heritage Month unforgettable. #OAHLecturer 👉 ow.ly/pbqA50WVIrG

Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and reflect on the event's lasting impact on our nation and world. As historians, we seek to understand its historical significance and the resilience that followed. 📷: 9/11 Memorial, Carol M. Highsmith

🚨 September is packed with OAH events! 🚨 We're excited to share a full slate of events this September! 👉 Check out the list of events & see what sparks your interest! ow.ly/xBpJ50WTRx1

Coming up today at 4pm ET! @newrepublic.com FREE event on Trump Versus History: How is Trump trying to change our sense of who we are? You'll hear from former OAH Pres David W. Blight on how to defend our history. Register now: ow.ly/qic450WS0SI

🎙 Trump Versus History: How is Trump trying to change our sense of who we are? Find the answer at this FREE event on Sept 8, 4pm ET. You'll hear from renowned historian and former OAH Pres David W. Blight! Spread the word about this event and join the fight for truth. Register: ow.ly/qic450WS0SI

📜✨ Want to dig deeper into government records for your research? Join our upcoming virtual training on the FOIA! Learn: 🔎 FOIA basics ✍️ How to craft strong requests 📂 Strategies for navigating agency responses 📖 Case studies 👉 Register now: ow.ly/zuVe50WRtyu

🚨 OAH in the news! 🚨 Our Executive Director, Beth English, was featured in @thehill.com, warning about growing efforts to restrict how we remember and teach our past. History matters. Defending honest history is defending democracy itself. 📖 Read the full piece: ow.ly/RJIn50WQCRV

Save the date for the OAH 2026 Conference! Registration opens in November! Learn more: ow.ly/lvRt50WPTIQ

🎉 Big congratulations to Jean O’Brien, winner of the 2025 OAH Distinguished Service Award! 👏 Want to meet the rest of our 2025 award winners? 🏆✨ Check them out now—and don’t forget, most award deadlines are coming up October 1. Your turn to shine could be next! 👉 Read more: ow.ly/1WNV50WPOCJ

💡 Did you know? Most OAH members pay less than 50¢ a day to be part of a community that makes history matter. ✨ Advocacy: ow.ly/JOc150WOna5 ✨ Oral histories & archives: ow.ly/kmva50WOn9Y ✨ Members + books: ow.ly/SMls50WOn9Z Join today ➡️ ow.ly/3q8W50WOn9W

70 years ago today, Emmett Till was murdered. Remembering Emmett Till is part of telling honest history—naming racial violence, honoring memory, & refusing silence. Read the article on anti-black violence from TAH: ow.ly/FGPi50WNLMs 📷: Till in a photo taken by his mother on Christmas Day, 1954

Now streaming on YouTube: The Union Remade Part of the OAH’s US History at 250 series, this webinar explores how the legacies of the Civil War and Reconstruction continue to shape American life today. ow.ly/8zvu50WNwCJ

Most OAH Award deadlines are coming up Oct 1! ✨ Review award categories + deadlines: ow.ly/uqUA50WMZ6v Read about the 2025 winners: ow.ly/5Sv850WMZ6u

OAH has been in the news a lot lately. Most recently, our Exec Dir Beth English spoke about growing censorship concerns. ow.ly/Vkv350WKsLO Your support powers our ability to speak out & ensure future generations inherit the full story of our nation. 📌 Donate today: oah.org/donate

Coming up today at 5pm ET: OAH Lecturer Kimberly Hamlin will deliver a presentation on the life of Helen Hamilton Gardener. Register: ow.ly/wbZY50WKPsK

Today is the National Parks Conservation Association's Day of Action to help protect our parks! With more than 30 events happening around the country, there is something for everyone to show their support for our national parks. See what's happening in your area and take action: ow.ly/tuJW50WJMfk

📢 OAH in the news! Our Executive Director Beth English was quoted in @washingtonpost.com. Her voice reflects our mission to ensure a full and truthful understanding of the past. We are grateful for her leadership in standing strong for history when it matters most. 🔗 ow.ly/h3GO50WJx5r

📢 History is under the spotlight. Former OAH President David Blight joined @cnn.com to address Trump’s claims that the Smithsonian is “out of control.” ow.ly/yjoH50WJ30V At moments like this, history needs strong voices who defend the value of the past. 👉 Join OAH and add yours: ow.ly/6lAc50WJ3iO

Watch OAH President Annette Gordon-Reed on @cnn.com AC 360 talking about the attacks against the Smithsonian. ow.ly/KEul50WIXTj

How is Donald Trump changing our sense of who we are as a nation? In this series from @newrepublic.com, former OAH Pres David W. Blight invited leading scholars to explore this urgent question. Edited by Blight, the collection includes his own contribution to the conversation. ow.ly/Ab3L50WIrjl

Watch OAH President Annette Gordon-Reed on Democracy Now talking about Trump’s Targeting of School Curricula, Smithsonian 👉 ow.ly/8HjP50WHIUI

Congratulations to OAH member Kathryn L. Beasley on her book, The Proof Is in the Dough. Grab your copy and read how rural white and African American women in Alabama & Florida used the Cooperative Extension Service’s home demonstration programming as a means to earn extra income. ow.ly/yAeE50WG93M