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NCPH advances the field of public history, promoting professionalism among history practitioners and encouraging historians' engagement with the public.
New on History@Work. Assistant Professor of #History Carolyn Barske Crawford reflects on how to create meaningful #InternationalPublicHistory experiences for students. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/learning-across-landscapes-building-global-public-history-partnerships-in-scotland/
Learning Across Landscapes: Building Global Public History Partnerships in Scotland | National Council on Public History
The University of North Alabama’s (UNA) summer study abroad experience in Scotland demonstrates that regional universities can create meaningful international public history experiences for their students. Co-led by public historians from UNA and archaeologists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the program gives students a rare opportunity to work directly with international heritage institutions, applying classroom …
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January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
New on History@Work. Assistant Professor of #History Carolyn Barske Crawford reflects on how to create meaningful #InternationalPublicHistory experiences for students. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/learning-across-landscapes-building-global-public-history-partnerships-in-scotland/
In a 1-hour workshop, William G. Pomeroy Foundation #historians will guide participants through the process of researching compelling marker subjects, navigating the application, and drawing inspiration from #HistoricalMarker examples. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyJan2026
January 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In a 1-hour workshop, William G. Pomeroy Foundation #historians will guide participants through the process of researching compelling marker subjects, navigating the application, and drawing inspiration from #HistoricalMarker examples. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyJan2026
Do you have #writing goals for 2026? Consider publishing with the NCPH #blog, History@Work. We review 1-3 paragraph pitches related to #PublicHistory. Send your pitch to [email protected] to get started. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/guidelines/
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Do you have #writing goals for 2026? Consider publishing with the NCPH #blog, History@Work. We review 1-3 paragraph pitches related to #PublicHistory. Send your pitch to [email protected] to get started. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/guidelines/
Voting is closing soon! You have until Thursday, January 15, 2026 to help shape the future of NCPH by casting your #vote this election cycle. Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey.
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Voting is closing soon! You have until Thursday, January 15, 2026 to help shape the future of NCPH by casting your #vote this election cycle. Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey.
Despite challenges, public historians are producing projects, conducting analyses, practicing grassroots history, and providing consulting and volunteer services. Let's recognize them! Nominations for the Best in Public History for 2026 are due Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Despite challenges, public historians are producing projects, conducting analyses, practicing grassroots history, and providing consulting and volunteer services. Let's recognize them! Nominations for the Best in Public History for 2026 are due Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/
Kick off a new year of programming with us on Jan. 21! The event will help managers of NHAs, as well as Congressional staff and researchers, better understand the legislative history behind NHAs as they make management decisions. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Kick off a new year of programming with us on Jan. 21! The event will help managers of NHAs, as well as Congressional staff and researchers, better understand the legislative history behind NHAs as they make management decisions. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=
What do we mean when we talk about #genAI? We’ll be tackling this question in “Defining and Demystifying #AI and #MachineLearning,” part 1 of this 4-part series with @usaconservation.bsky.social https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/
January 2, 2026 at 1:05 PM
What do we mean when we talk about #genAI? We’ll be tackling this question in “Defining and Demystifying #AI and #MachineLearning,” part 1 of this 4-part series with @usaconservation.bsky.social https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/
As you make your end-of-year contributions, we hope you will consider making a #donation to NCPH’s #AnnualFund. Your support helps us keep most of our events on a pay-what-you-can model to remain within reach of our whole community. Learn more and give at https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2/.
December 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As you make your end-of-year contributions, we hope you will consider making a #donation to NCPH’s #AnnualFund. Your support helps us keep most of our events on a pay-what-you-can model to remain within reach of our whole community. Learn more and give at https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2/.
The #WWII and the Home Front Series kicks off on Jan. 22, 2026 with “Two Hearts, One Flag.” Jim Belcher, Jr. will share the WWII survival stories and life lessons of James Belcher, RMC USN Ret and Toyoko Inoue, his parents. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026
December 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The #WWII and the Home Front Series kicks off on Jan. 22, 2026 with “Two Hearts, One Flag.” Jim Belcher, Jr. will share the WWII survival stories and life lessons of James Belcher, RMC USN Ret and Toyoko Inoue, his parents. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026
On Jan. 21, two historians hired to write a #LegislativeHistory of National Heritage Areas will share knowledge that can help inform future management decisions for these nationally important landscapes. #NPS Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=
December 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On Jan. 21, two historians hired to write a #LegislativeHistory of National Heritage Areas will share knowledge that can help inform future management decisions for these nationally important landscapes. #NPS Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=
Heads up! The NCPH office will be closed December 22-January 2 as our staff unplugs to rest and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Heads up! The NCPH office will be closed December 22-January 2 as our staff unplugs to rest and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.
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🚨 Stop the national park sell-off! Tell your Senator to vote NO on Lee Amendment #3972 to Interior Appropriations.
Call now: npca.org/dial.
Call now: npca.org/dial.
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨 Stop the national park sell-off! Tell your Senator to vote NO on Lee Amendment #3972 to Interior Appropriations.
Call now: npca.org/dial.
Call now: npca.org/dial.
New on History@Work. Cristóbal López presents a case study on how #advocacy efforts helped establish a #NPS site, and now, how advocacy must be used to protect it. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/building-a-national-park-through-advocacy-blackwell-school-national-historic-site/
Building a national park through advocacy: the Blackwell School National Historic Site | National Council on Public History
The Blackwell School National Historic Site shows how direct and indirect advocacy can be a vital tool for protecting national historic sites after they are established.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
New on History@Work. Cristóbal López presents a case study on how #advocacy efforts helped establish a #NPS site, and now, how advocacy must be used to protect it. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/building-a-national-park-through-advocacy-blackwell-school-national-historic-site/
We’re pleased to share the newest version of "Best Practices for MA Programs in #PublicHistory," updated by NCPH's Curriculum and Training Committee. We hope you’ll share this #resource widely! https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NCPH-Best-Practices-for-MA-Programs-in-Public-History.pdf
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We’re pleased to share the newest version of "Best Practices for MA Programs in #PublicHistory," updated by NCPH's Curriculum and Training Committee. We hope you’ll share this #resource widely! https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NCPH-Best-Practices-for-MA-Programs-in-Public-History.pdf
In the season of #giving, we ask those who are able to consider donating to the NCPH annual fund. Your support allow us to serve the #PublicHistory community in challenging times. https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2
December 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In the season of #giving, we ask those who are able to consider donating to the NCPH annual fund. Your support allow us to serve the #PublicHistory community in challenging times. https://ncph.org/giving/annual-fund-2
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The Investigative Project on Race and Equity hosted a virtual training this fall on “Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling.”
The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news.
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The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news.
✍🏼 tinyurl.com/4mebwzm9
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Investigative Project on Race and Equity hosted a virtual training this fall on “Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling.”
The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news.
✍🏼 tinyurl.com/4mebwzm9
The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news.
✍🏼 tinyurl.com/4mebwzm9
Before we ring in the New Year, help us plan for the future by casting your #vote in the NCPH election! Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey, and choose from a batch of exceptionally qualified candidates.
December 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Before we ring in the New Year, help us plan for the future by casting your #vote in the NCPH election! Check your email for the link to your personal ballot from SurveyMonkey, and choose from a batch of exceptionally qualified candidates.
New on History@Work. In a time of historical erasure, why should we focus on protecting digital encyclopedias? #PublicHistorian Emma Wiley makes “an argument for the basics.” #blog https://ncph.org/history-at-work/argument-for-the-basics-advocating-for-reference-projects-in-this-time-of-erasure/
An argument for the basics: advocating for reference projects in this time of erasure | National Council on Public History
In this time of erasure and censorship, basic historical reference resources remain crucial—yet often overlooked—tools in providing accessible and inclusive historical knowledge to the public.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New on History@Work. In a time of historical erasure, why should we focus on protecting digital encyclopedias? #PublicHistorian Emma Wiley makes “an argument for the basics.” #blog https://ncph.org/history-at-work/argument-for-the-basics-advocating-for-reference-projects-in-this-time-of-erasure/
NCPH and @usaconservation.bsky.social Mellon Humanities Program designed a series to help #PublicHistorians and #PublicHumanitarians get our heads around #genAI technology and its impact on our work. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NCPH and @usaconservation.bsky.social Mellon Humanities Program designed a series to help #PublicHistorians and #PublicHumanitarians get our heads around #genAI technology and its impact on our work. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/
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Museums across the country have scrambled to react—and in many cases, comply—to the Trump administration’s attacks on DEI programs and policies.
The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path.
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The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path.
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This L.A. Museum Is Standing Up to Trump’s Whitewashing, Vowing to ‘Scrub Nothing’
The Japanese American National Museum stands out among cultural institutions by refusing to bend to President Trump’s attacks on diversity, history and the truth.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Museums across the country have scrambled to react—and in many cases, comply—to the Trump administration’s attacks on DEI programs and policies.
The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path.
capitalandmain.com/this-l-a-mus...
The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path.
capitalandmain.com/this-l-a-mus...
Looking for a last minute #gift for the #PublicHistorian in your life? We offer gift memberships! Pick the appropriate membership tier and purchase it. Then, we work with you to get the membership set up in the name of your giftee. https://community.ncph.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=890408&ftr=
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looking for a last minute #gift for the #PublicHistorian in your life? We offer gift memberships! Pick the appropriate membership tier and purchase it. Then, we work with you to get the membership set up in the name of your giftee. https://community.ncph.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=890408&ftr=
The webinar series previously postponed due to the government shutdown has been rescheduled! Four presenters will share new scholarship on the #history of the American #WWII home front and its legacies. Find the full schedule and register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2026
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The webinar series previously postponed due to the government shutdown has been rescheduled! Four presenters will share new scholarship on the #history of the American #WWII home front and its legacies. Find the full schedule and register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/WWIIWebinars2026
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Newly uncovered photos of the Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks taken during the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march have been release to the Rosa Park Museum.
Newly released photos show Rosa Parks at the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965
Newly uncovered photos of the Civil Rights icon taken during the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march have been release to the Rosa Park Museum.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Newly uncovered photos of the Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks taken during the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march have been release to the Rosa Park Museum.
Join the NCPH #Advocacy Committee and @oah.org tonight at 6pm ET for a write-in! Register for free or make an optional donation to NCPH, and receive a set of #PublicHistory-themed postcards. https://community.ncph.org/event/postcard-writing-dec-2025
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join the NCPH #Advocacy Committee and @oah.org tonight at 6pm ET for a write-in! Register for free or make an optional donation to NCPH, and receive a set of #PublicHistory-themed postcards. https://community.ncph.org/event/postcard-writing-dec-2025
NCPH-AASLH 2026 #conference proposals are due today! If you’ve been editing a draft on @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform, don't forget to actually click “submit” before midnight tonight. https://loom.ly/ixDV318 #WorkOfRevolution
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NCPH-AASLH 2026 #conference proposals are due today! If you’ve been editing a draft on @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform, don't forget to actually click “submit” before midnight tonight. https://loom.ly/ixDV318 #WorkOfRevolution