The Organization of American Historians
@oah.org
World's largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of US history.
Begin your morning with purpose ☀️ Join us for a fundraising breakfast. Proceeds from tickets & donations directly support the vital work of the OAH.
⏰ Limited seats available. Register now: https://ow.ly/G0zR50XTyy4
#OAH26
⏰ Limited seats available. Register now: https://ow.ly/G0zR50XTyy4
#OAH26
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Begin your morning with purpose ☀️ Join us for a fundraising breakfast. Proceeds from tickets & donations directly support the vital work of the OAH.
⏰ Limited seats available. Register now: https://ow.ly/G0zR50XTyy4
#OAH26
⏰ Limited seats available. Register now: https://ow.ly/G0zR50XTyy4
#OAH26
#ThisDayInHistory: On Jan. 8, 1867 African American men gained the right to vote in DC. Explore the history of voting rights in the US with our webinar, now available online.
🎥 https://ow.ly/VtpF50XMEqt
🎥 https://ow.ly/VtpF50XMEqt
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#ThisDayInHistory: On Jan. 8, 1867 African American men gained the right to vote in DC. Explore the history of voting rights in the US with our webinar, now available online.
🎥 https://ow.ly/VtpF50XMEqt
🎥 https://ow.ly/VtpF50XMEqt
#ThisDayInHistory: On Jan. 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. Read more about the history of African American recreation in the NPS theme study: https://www.oah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/African-American-Outdoor-Recreation-National-Historic-Landmark-Theme-Study.pdf
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#ThisDayInHistory: On Jan. 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. Read more about the history of African American recreation in the NPS theme study: https://www.oah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/African-American-Outdoor-Recreation-National-Historic-Landmark-Theme-Study.pdf
The OAH 2026 election is now open! Read about the candidates and vote in the OAH Portal: https://portal.oah.org/login
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The OAH 2026 election is now open! Read about the candidates and vote in the OAH Portal: https://portal.oah.org/login
The Jan. 6 insurrection marked one of the most serious assaults on US democracy in modern history. Watch our webinar on the insurrection and hear from leading historians.
👉 https://ow.ly/OtSJ50XSC5G
👉 https://ow.ly/OtSJ50XSC5G
The Assault on Democracy from Historical Perspectives: The January 6 Insurrection One Year Later
Since the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, it has been clear to most Americans that we are witnessing one of the greatest assaults on dem...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Jan. 6 insurrection marked one of the most serious assaults on US democracy in modern history. Watch our webinar on the insurrection and hear from leading historians.
👉 https://ow.ly/OtSJ50XSC5G
👉 https://ow.ly/OtSJ50XSC5G
“Wednesday, January 6, 2021 will live in infamy as a day when democracy in the United States sustained a direct assault from domestic terrorists.”
👉 Read more about about OAH advocacy with our statement on the attack: https://ow.ly/ZVnA50XSoXr
👉 Read more about about OAH advocacy with our statement on the attack: https://ow.ly/ZVnA50XSoXr
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Wednesday, January 6, 2021 will live in infamy as a day when democracy in the United States sustained a direct assault from domestic terrorists.”
👉 Read more about about OAH advocacy with our statement on the attack: https://ow.ly/ZVnA50XSoXr
👉 Read more about about OAH advocacy with our statement on the attack: https://ow.ly/ZVnA50XSoXr
#ThisDayInHistory On Jan 5, 1933, construction began on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
We’re looking forward to our #OAH27 gathering of historical thinkers and storytellers in San Francisco.
👉 Submit a proposal now: https://ow.ly/lPaC50XE2zM
We’re looking forward to our #OAH27 gathering of historical thinkers and storytellers in San Francisco.
👉 Submit a proposal now: https://ow.ly/lPaC50XE2zM
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#ThisDayInHistory On Jan 5, 1933, construction began on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
We’re looking forward to our #OAH27 gathering of historical thinkers and storytellers in San Francisco.
👉 Submit a proposal now: https://ow.ly/lPaC50XE2zM
We’re looking forward to our #OAH27 gathering of historical thinkers and storytellers in San Francisco.
👉 Submit a proposal now: https://ow.ly/lPaC50XE2zM
On this day in 1920, the Red Sox traded George Hermann “Babe” Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000. For more on baseball history, see Alex Nuñez’s “Field of Sueños: Baseball and the (Mexican) American Dream” in The American Historian. https://tinyurl.com/mv4m7tjw
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On this day in 1920, the Red Sox traded George Hermann “Babe” Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000. For more on baseball history, see Alex Nuñez’s “Field of Sueños: Baseball and the (Mexican) American Dream” in The American Historian. https://tinyurl.com/mv4m7tjw
🇺🇸 History at 250—What does it mean for you?
Explore how the story of the United States is being re-thought, challenged, and expanded in the lead-up to its 250-year mark.
🔍 Discover more here: oah.org/us-history-at-250
Explore how the story of the United States is being re-thought, challenged, and expanded in the lead-up to its 250-year mark.
🔍 Discover more here: oah.org/us-history-at-250
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🇺🇸 History at 250—What does it mean for you?
Explore how the story of the United States is being re-thought, challenged, and expanded in the lead-up to its 250-year mark.
🔍 Discover more here: oah.org/us-history-at-250
Explore how the story of the United States is being re-thought, challenged, and expanded in the lead-up to its 250-year mark.
🔍 Discover more here: oah.org/us-history-at-250
⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Alert! 📣 Submissions for the Erik Barnouw Award are due Jan. 5. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/OSu350UulRf
January 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Alert! 📣 Submissions for the Erik Barnouw Award are due Jan. 5. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/OSu350UulRf
Happy New Year from the OAH! Here’s to a 2026 full of learning, connection, and the joy of doing history together.
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Happy New Year from the OAH! Here’s to a 2026 full of learning, connection, and the joy of doing history together.
Read the latest from HARPPing on History about the 12 Federal Actions that Threatened US History in 2025: https://ow.ly/zwKn50XQEM5
The Dirty Dozen
Twelve Federal Actions that Threatened U.S. History in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Read the latest from HARPPing on History about the 12 Federal Actions that Threatened US History in 2025: https://ow.ly/zwKn50XQEM5
🎆 Ring in the new year with a new opportunity! The Call for Proposals for the 2027 OAH Conference on American History in San Francisco is open. Cheers to new ideas, new scholarship, and a happy New Year’s Eve! 🥂 https://ow.ly/YUOG50XMJPp
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎆 Ring in the new year with a new opportunity! The Call for Proposals for the 2027 OAH Conference on American History in San Francisco is open. Cheers to new ideas, new scholarship, and a happy New Year’s Eve! 🥂 https://ow.ly/YUOG50XMJPp
OAH has joined 16 professional societies as an amicus brief signatory, in support of Harvard’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read more: https://ow.ly/P8Ih50XQiuz
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
OAH has joined 16 professional societies as an amicus brief signatory, in support of Harvard’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read more: https://ow.ly/P8Ih50XQiuz
On this day in 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state. For more on Texas history, read Kris Klein Hernández’s “Documented Invasions and Undocumented Peoples: The 2019 Walmart Massacre, Land Dispossessions, and the Founding of Texas.” https://tinyurl.com/2bknptp8
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On this day in 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state. For more on Texas history, read Kris Klein Hernández’s “Documented Invasions and Undocumented Peoples: The 2019 Walmart Massacre, Land Dispossessions, and the Founding of Texas.” https://tinyurl.com/2bknptp8
🎉 Calling all history movers, shakers, and story-makers! Got a research obsession? A story you can’t stop telling? A question that keeps tugging at your sleeve? Good—because our CFP for #OAH27 is OPEN!
👉 Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/K8zh50XGmGO
👉 Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/K8zh50XGmGO
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎉 Calling all history movers, shakers, and story-makers! Got a research obsession? A story you can’t stop telling? A question that keeps tugging at your sleeve? Good—because our CFP for #OAH27 is OPEN!
👉 Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/K8zh50XGmGO
👉 Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/K8zh50XGmGO
📣 This year, OAH issued 14 advocacy statements and calls to action defending the freedom to teach and research US history, protecting historical records, & affirming the vital role of history in civic life. Read more in our 2025 Impact Report: https://ow.ly/ktOO50XMIF9
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 This year, OAH issued 14 advocacy statements and calls to action defending the freedom to teach and research US history, protecting historical records, & affirming the vital role of history in civic life. Read more in our 2025 Impact Report: https://ow.ly/ktOO50XMIF9
Wishing you peace, love, and light this holiday season. We're so grateful to share the stories that connect us and continue to inspire future generations. ❤️🕯️
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wishing you peace, love, and light this holiday season. We're so grateful to share the stories that connect us and continue to inspire future generations. ❤️🕯️
The OAH leadership and staff are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and active engagement in our vibrant community of historians. Your dedication and work inspires us and strengthens our mission. Thank you for being part of OAH. Our offices will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The OAH leadership and staff are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and active engagement in our vibrant community of historians. Your dedication and work inspires us and strengthens our mission. Thank you for being part of OAH. Our offices will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.
#OAH26 is right around the corner! 🎉 Don’t miss out on the premier gathering of historians this year. 🗓️ Register Today and get ready to connect, learn, and share with us in Philly! Let’s make history together in 2026!
https://ow.ly/2IZw50XHBME
https://ow.ly/2IZw50XHBME
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#OAH26 is right around the corner! 🎉 Don’t miss out on the premier gathering of historians this year. 🗓️ Register Today and get ready to connect, learn, and share with us in Philly! Let’s make history together in 2026!
https://ow.ly/2IZw50XHBME
https://ow.ly/2IZw50XHBME
Looking for a movie to watch this week? Take some time with the Process archive and dive into Lauren Gutterman's “Carol and the Boundaries of Lesbian History,” a review of the 2015 film, Carol. https://www.oah.org/process/gutterman-carol/
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Looking for a movie to watch this week? Take some time with the Process archive and dive into Lauren Gutterman's “Carol and the Boundaries of Lesbian History,” a review of the 2015 film, Carol. https://www.oah.org/process/gutterman-carol/
Are you ready to shape the future of history? 🌟 Join the #OAH26 "Hey, I Know Your Work" Mentorship Program! Share your expertise, connect with emerging scholars, and inspire the next generation. Apply now to make a difference!
https://ow.ly/F2ly50XAX1I
https://ow.ly/F2ly50XAX1I
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Are you ready to shape the future of history? 🌟 Join the #OAH26 "Hey, I Know Your Work" Mentorship Program! Share your expertise, connect with emerging scholars, and inspire the next generation. Apply now to make a difference!
https://ow.ly/F2ly50XAX1I
https://ow.ly/F2ly50XAX1I
The OAH has joined an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read more here: https://ow.ly/W5NR50XNmlF
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The OAH has joined an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read more here: https://ow.ly/W5NR50XNmlF
The White House is threatening again to withhold federal funding from the Smithsonian if it does not comply with directives from the EO 14253. Read OAH's August statement on this unacceptable political interference in one of the nation’s most trusted cultural institutions: https://ow.ly/e32q50XNkiR
December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The White House is threatening again to withhold federal funding from the Smithsonian if it does not comply with directives from the EO 14253. Read OAH's August statement on this unacceptable political interference in one of the nation’s most trusted cultural institutions: https://ow.ly/e32q50XNkiR
Call for papers: We are accepting proposals for the 2027 installment of the Textbooks and Teaching section of the JAH. Submission deadline is June 1, 2026. For more information, see https://www.oah.org/2025/12/22/call-for-papers-journal-of-american-history-2/
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Call for papers: We are accepting proposals for the 2027 installment of the Textbooks and Teaching section of the JAH. Submission deadline is June 1, 2026. For more information, see https://www.oah.org/2025/12/22/call-for-papers-journal-of-american-history-2/