The Basics of Archives online course is designed to give organizations and individuals who are responsible for the care of historical records an intro to the core aspects of managing and protecting historical records collections, using appropriate principles and more. Register: tinyurl.com/yc4553wr.

On October 17, learn about the Permanent Legacy Foundation and their Byte4Byte storage grant program designed to support grassroots historical, cultural, and collective memory archiving initiatives and organizations. Register at tinyurl.com/yt8ts553.

Historians and citizens concerned about the Trump administration's possible censorship of the Smithsonian have come together to document how the museums look today. Their goal is to produce a record before any changes that might be made.

Cemeteries should be more than backdrops for ghost tours in October then neglected the rest of the year. This webinar will help cemetery stewards understand and utilize their historic cemeteries for programming and events that draw locals and visitors to them. Register at tinyurl.com/3eb4n3hs.

Sarah Sutton and Danielle Sakowski of Environment and Culture Partners present this webinar on October 9. See examples of this work in the field. There will also be time for discussion and for identifying, verifying, and interpreting data in your collections. Register at tinyurl.com/3zk4tarx.

The Annual Survey of Museum-Goers has tracked public opinion about inclusive content since 2021. Responses from this year show the majority of U.S. adults and museum-goers support and want museums to share inclusive content.

Our new Corporate Membership helps companies and consultants connect with thousands of museums and historic sites across North America. Benefits include listing on the new Corporate Directory page on our website and discounts on advertising, exhibit booths, and more.Learn more: tinyurl.com/4z5kcjd2.

Our upcoming virtual workshop will cover pedagogically-sound and emotionally-aware techniques for developing school programs on the subject of enslavement and strategies for training and caring for the staff implementing the programs. It takes place over two half days on October 22 and 24.

Join us next week Tuesday for our "Working with Volunteers at Cemeteries" webinar that will outline strategies for organizations to effectively use volunteers for cemetery projects. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc79saht.

The early bird rate deadline for our one-day workshop, "Reimagining the Historic House Museum" in Charleston, South Carolina is two weeks away. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc76xr6u.

The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation has released a report calling for new ideas in how America understands, teaches, and practices historic preservation, warning that without change, the field could stagnate.

Experts warn censoring museums risks diminishing American standing. "I don't think we can be a nation that leads amongst other nations, if we bury our own truths," says John Chrastka, executive director of EveryLibrary.

The AASLH Council, the governing board of the association, met at the 2025 Annual Conference in Cincinnati. Council reviewed the association's finances, agreed to join the Coalition for Cultural Heritage Protection, and more. Read the actions Council took at tinyurl.com/4um5mp97.

The Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks. The order includes a well-known photo of a man probably named Peter Gordon that graphically displays the wounds inflected on him when he was enslaved.

Our one-day workshop, "Reimagining the Historic House Museum" in Charleston, SC includes an analysis of the most important opportunities and threats facing historic sites in America based on the latest social and economic research. Save $50 by registering by Oct. 14. Register at tinyurl.com/yc76xr6u

Digital archiving and long-term preservation shouldn't be a luxury reserved for large, well-resourced institutions. This free webinar on Oct. 17 will introduce participants to the Permanent Legacy Foundation and their Byte4Byte storage grant program. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yt8ts553.

Former Chair of AASLH Council and recipient of AASLH's highest honor, the Award of Distinction, Dr. John Fleming passed away on September 12. Read a memorial on the AAAM website at tinyurl.com/mpvtm5vk.

Museums and historic sites have the opportunity to create rich narratives connecting the past to present climate challenges. This webinar on October 9 will provide a framework on using history collections and resources to document and interpret climate change. Register at tinyurl.com/3zk4tarx.

If you're a small organization looking for assistance to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S., attend our half-day online workshop on October 2. We'll share our resources and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/343vza3r.

Join our webinar on September 25 to learn how your organization can transform the holiday season into a powerful opportunity for community engagement, inclusivity, and innovation. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/3kvsfkxz.

Con B. Trumbull is an archivist, trainmaster, and after our editing course in partnership with the @aaslh.org, he's now a Wikipedian! Learn how Trumbull used his expertise and collections to uncover gaps in well-developed content areas: wp.me/p4LBez-s0I

Volunteers are invaluable resources organizations can utilize in cemetery preservation projects. This webinar on October 7 will outline strategies for organizations to effectively use volunteers for cemetery projects. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc79saht.

Registration closes tomorrow for our new Core Issues Briefing Series. AASLH will present the latest research, insights, and guidance on how to respond to the history sector's most pressing issues. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc22j4mc.

Tomorrow we're offering an online workshop that will help you communicate with the public more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/mpmb7pma.

Join us tomorrow for History Hour. We will discuss the best practices that can begin the preservation of any size collection and how to identify the most common problems and solutions then plan for the future to preserve collections for many more years to come. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0925.

This webinar on October 23 will help cemetery stewards understand and utilize their historic cemeteries for programming and events that draw locals and visitors into these fascinating spaces. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/555dubj8.

In our Collections Management 100: Collection Development winter Online Course participants will learn about the general principles underlying the idea of being a "collecting organization," and how collections support the mission of a museum or history organization. Register at tinyurl.com/3yyr7f7b.

Museums and historic sites have the opportunity to create rich narratives connecting the past to present climate challenges. This webinar on October 9 will provide a framework on using history collections and resources to document and interpret climate change. Register at tinyurl.com/yxjuv9t7.

This webinar on September 25 will explore how historic houses and history museums can transform the holiday season into a powerful opportunity for community engagement, inclusivity, and innovation. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/59ar2n4r.

Attend this virtual workshop on October 2 to learn about the "Making History at 250" field guide, our new handbook of low-resource programming ideas, and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization for the U.S. 250th. Register at tinyurl.com/343vza3r.

Join our Strengthening History Communication virtual workshop next week. This workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/mpmb7pma.

Our Working with Volunteers at Cemeteries webinar will outline strategies for organizations to effectively use volunteers for cemetery projects. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc79saht.

Join us at September's History Hour where we will discuss the best practices that can begin the preservation of any size collection and how to identify the most common problems and solutions then plan for the future to preserve collections for many more years to come. Register at tinyurl.com/HH0925.

AASLH offices are closed today through Wednesday, September 17. We will reopen on Thursday.

Thank you to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for helping make this year's Annual Conference a success! The Foundation organizes National Historic Marker Weekend each April. It's a great way to get your community involved in caring for historical markers. Learn more at the Foundation's website.

"By boldly amplifying our mission to educate, challenge, and inspire our visitors, thus awakening wider world views, we can continue to foster both enlightened citizenship and democratic values," writes James Steward, the director of the Princeton University Art Museum.

Hello, #aaslh2025! I am slowly making my way back home and I hope everyone has a safe journey. What are your favorite moments from the conference? What will you take back with you and get to use? @aaslh.org

Important to have these: Mission statement Code of ethics Disaster recovery / emergency response Strategic plan Collections management plan #aaslh2025 @aaslh.org

Thank you to America 250-Ohio for being the Diamond sponsor of this year's Annual Conference! Check out their website for events, programs, and other ways you can get involved. There's plenty for both Ohio residents and visitors!

AASLH offices will be closed Monday, September 15 - Wednesday, September 17. We will reopen on Thursday. Have a great weekend!

The Holocaust exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Centre is a must-visit. Their motto is that they localize, personalize, and humanize the history. They tell the story through Cincinnati residents who survived. The exhibit design is exceptional and easy to understand (1/n) @aaslh.org #aaslh2025

Stunningly beautiful art deco architecture at the Cincinnati Museum Centre. @aaslh.org #aaslh2025

Tonight’s #aaslh2025 evening party was at the Cincinnati Museum Centre, AKA the Halls of Justice. One of the most amazing buildings in the US. If you like art deco, visit here. @aaslh.org

Our Interpreting Winter Holidays with Your Community webinar will explore how historic houses and history museums can transform the holiday season into a powerful opportunity for community engagement, inclusivity, and innovation. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/59ar2n4r.

If you are attending the Annual Conference, be sure to stop by the Meet Your 250 State Commission event at 3:15 in the Pavilion Ballroom. Please stop by and thank America 250-Ohio for being the Diamond sponsor at this year's conference. We can't make the conference happen without our sponsors!

Wonderful #aaslh2025 event at the Underground Railroad Freedom Centre. They look back at history, and use it to inspire people to work for a fairer, more just future. They discuss the role of faith in being inclusive and welcoming. HIGHLY recommend a visit! @aaslh.org

We can *all* use training in this! I hope to be able to attend. I have witnessed good organizations fail because they didn’t communicate well.

Today I was fortunate to be able to take a tour to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. It is a series of Native sites created about 2,000 years ago as part of a cross-cultural spiritual movement. The look of earthen mounds belies an exacting mathematical precision. (1/n) @aaslh.org #aaslh2025

Hello, Cincinnati and #AASLH / @aaslh.org from @bloomsburyaced.bsky.social! We’re open for business tomorrow at 9 and look forward to meeting our authors and discovering new ones.

Hello #aaslh2025 and everyone else out there! For the next few days I will be sharing my observations from this week’s conference. Did you know that museums support over 726k jobs in the US? And that museums generate $50 billion in economic activity? They do! (1/n). @aaslh.org