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Hey #AHA2026 folks.

This Friday, come for a sneak peak of the upcoming, "The Memory of Negro Fort Podcast," a fascinating story about about a community of free Black and Indigenous people near Tallahassee in the era of the War of 1812!

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139th Annual Meeting (January 8-11, 2026): From Pitch to Product: Constructing the<i> Memory of Negro Fort</i><em> Podcast</em>
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January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Tonight @historians.org #AHA26, hear from a stacked panel of historians and civics ed leaders about the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including @inpursuitusa.bsky.social’s Colleen Shogan and project contributor @kawulf.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The #AHA26 Exhibit Hall (located in Salon A at the Hilton Chicago) showcases newly-published books and resources for research, teaching, public engagement, and more. It will open at 9 AM on Friday, January 9. https://builder.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/aha26/lists/1177872
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Come to the #AHA26 Awards Ceremony, tonight at 7 PM at the Palmer House. The prizes honor exceptional publications, distinguished teaching and mentoring, public history, and other projects. Read more about the recipients in #AHAPerspectives.
Awards, Prizes, and Honors Conferred at the 139th Annual Meeting – AHA
Join us in Chicago to honor the 2025 AHA prizewinners.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Tonight at 8 PM: #AHA26 plenary, “Let Facts Be Submitted to a Candid World”: Historians, their Publics, and the 250th Anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, with chair Serena R. Zabin, John R. Dichtl, Jason Hanson, Jane Kamensky, Colleen Shogan, Kyera Singleton, and Karin Wulf.
139th Annual Meeting (January 8-11, 2026): “Let Facts Be Submitted to a Candid World”: Historians, their Publics, and the 250th Anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Today at 1:30: Join staff from the Mid-Atlantic and US Territories Region to learn about the LOC Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Regional program, which awards subgrants to support the development of inquiry-focused, primary source-based resources for a variety of educational environments. 🗃️
139th Annual Meeting (January 8-11, 2026): Teaching with Primary Sources for K–16 Educators: Introduction and Strategies
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January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Through Feburary 23, save 40% on all books and journal issues in #History or any other discipline when you use code AHA26 on our website or that of our UK partner, MNG. #AHA2026 buff.ly/5qNf0Od
January 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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On a train hurtling west toward Chicago and #AHA26. Very much looking forward to being in community with historians! 📚🧑‍💻🧐
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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The American Historical Association 2026 annual meeting begins today in Chicago! Five of our colleagues will be taking part in panels, representing the breadth of our research expertise, and you can also learn more about the GHI at our exhibit hall booth #AHA26 www.historians.org/events/annua...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Create your own schedule for #AHA26 in Chicago! Download the app today: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/aha26/schedule/sessions 🗃️
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
If you have any questions or need assistance during #AHA26, you can find AHA staff at the AHA Information Desk in the Hilton Chicago, Salon B—or ask any staff member in an AHA annual meeting t-shirt.
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Today at 11:30 AM: The AHA cordially invites K–12 educators to get to know their colleagues before the meeting begins and share ideas with members of the Teaching Division and AHA staff. #AHA26
139th Annual Meeting (January 8-11, 2026): K–12 Welcome Reception
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January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Registration is now open for #AHA26! Welcome to Chicago, historians! Please pick up your badge in the Hilton Chicago in Salon B before attending sessions.
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Registration Open! All US-based historians presenting at AHA sessions must be AHA members, and all participants must register. Register Now Paper Registration Form Registration Rates Below are the reg...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join AHA staff and your fellow historians to enjoy some board games before #AHA26 sessions begin. Games will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own.
139th Annual Meeting (January 8-11, 2026): Meetup: Board Games
Thursday, January 8, 2026: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Salon C Prefunction (Hilton Chicago, Lower Level)
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January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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We’re thrilled to be at the Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association! Stop by Booth 506 to say hello!

To celebrate #AHA26, we’re also offering a 40% off conference #Discount. Just use code 14AHA26 at checkout on our website. undpress.nd.edu/
January 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Happy Day 1 of AHA26! This year, the meeting is happening in Chicago! SIU Press has a wide selection of books about Chicago. USE CODE "HOLIDAY" AT CHECKOUT AT SIUPRESS.COM FOR 40% OFF YOUR ORDER THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026! 🙌
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Excited to share strategies for teaching Latin America in World History! Kari Zimmerman, co-ed. of this fabulous work, chairs our 1:30 panel. I've a co-authored chapter in the book & will get to see it "live" at #AHA26 @clahistorians.bsky.social @thewha.bsky.social uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/U/Unde...
Understanding and Teaching Modern Latin America
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January 8, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Create your own schedule for #AHA26 in Chicago! Download the app today: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/aha26/schedule/sessions 🗃️
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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I'm presenting a paper on royal investigative commissions operating across the Atlantic World and Asia in the #c17th and #c18th at #AHA26 on Sunday. Part of the session "What Makes an Empire? Integrating Denmark’s Overseas Expansion into Global History." If you're attending, do join us!
January 8, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Headed to #AHA26 today, recorder and mic in hand! If you see me in the book exhibit, come say hi and tell me the most influential writing advice you know!
January 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Heading to Logan Airport to fly out to #AHA26!

If anyone attending wants to talk about doing public history on Reddit with AskHistorians, reach out! I'm happy to talk about being a regular contributor or an Ask Me Anything guest!
January 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
For information about accessibility at the #AHA26 annual meeting, the hotels, and transportation around Chicago, check out our Accessibility Guide. 🗃️
AHA26 Accessibility Guide - AHA
Information about accessibility at the annual meeting and in the hotels.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Registration for #AHA26 opens at 11 AM on Thursday January 8, at the Hilton Chicago in Salon B. Bring your QR code for faster service. Please pick up your badge before attending sessions.
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Registration Open! All US-based historians presenting at AHA sessions must be AHA members, and all participants must register. Register Now Paper Registration Form Registration Rates Below are the reg...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Just in time for your travel to #AHA26! Download the latest episode of #HistoryInFocus for an interview executive director Sarah Weicksel.
January 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM