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MA & Undergrad Minor #PublicHistory @huronatwestern @westernu @kingsatwestern. Affiliated with @westernumedarti #LdnOnt https://www.history.uwo.ca/public_history/index.html

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Dec 9

The MA in History, Public History field at Western is Canada’s longest-running field of its kind. Established in 1986, it provides graduate students with the knowledge, skills, training & practical experience required to promote historical research and understanding within the public sphere.

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 13d

It's here! Get your copy @westernu.ca Book Store before his talk on Monday, 11-1230, Weldon Library @westernulibs.bsky.social. Follow Joe's story of sleeping in slave cabins to bring attention to Black heritage at historic sites, ultimately founding the Slave Dwelling Project. #LdnOnt

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Western University @westernu.ca · 14d

Are you #AllinWesternU? Join us to build a better future for Canada and the world.

Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 15d

Picked up my copy @booksatwesternu before Joseph McGill's talk, Monday, 1100-1230, Weldon Library 120 Community Room! Everyone welcome!
Also available @westernulibs.bsky.social @londonlibrary
@westernuhistory.bsky.social @westernusocsci.bsky.social @1069thex.bsky.social #LdnOnt #publichistory

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 15d

Mark October 4th at 5:00pm at Beth Emmanuel Church Building for a historic talk with Dr. Lisa Bratton. #ldnont

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to the Women's Canadian Club of London for inviting Prof. Mike Dove to kick off the 2025-2026 speaker's series this past Thursday with a talk "Packaging Fun: London's O-Pee-Chee Company!" @westernupubhist.bsky.social

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 19d

As a documentary film on the history of Canada's own O-Pee-Chee Company, supported by the MA Public History students over the past two years, continues in production, so too do efforts to promote it.

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 21d

We're at #BantingHouse today to kick off a social media project in our Public History Museums course! Community partners are key to our teaching!

Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 21d

COMING SOON! All welcome! Joe McGill Jr discusses founding the Slave Dwelling Project in Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footsteps of Slavery #LdnOnt #publichistory @londonontario.bsky.social @lpl.ca @westernusocsci.bsky.social @grandcentralpub.bsky.social @westernulibs.bsky.social

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 21d

Interested in pursuing a MA in History, Public History field or a PhD for Fall 2026? Visit our website for info on admission requirements, courses, faculty research interests, etc history.uwo.ca/graduate/pro...

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 23d

What are the costs of deaccessioning museum objects? I've been thinking more about this process in light of the decision to close Halton Heritage Services and dispose of 18,500 objects. The math is staggering. Find out how much: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

I've been thinking more about the costs of deaccessioning in light of the decision to close Halton Heritage Services and dispose of 18,500 three-dimensional objects. The math is staggering. If you...

I've been thinking more about the costs of deaccessioning in light of the decision to close Halton Heritage Services and dispose of 18,500 three-dimensional objects. The math is staggering. If you con...

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 23d

It's time to nominate local #publichistorians for the London Heritage Awards! londonheritageawards.ca

London Heritage Awards – Celebrating & Recognizing Excellence in Built Heritage in London, Ontario

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · 25d

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Sep 10

#DoorsOpenLondon is a fabulous opportunity to get out and explore our city and its heritage! #LdnOnt #publichistory

Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Sep 5

All welcome! Join us at this first-ever Canadian visit of Joseph McGill Jr, founder of the Slave Dwelling Project and co-author of Sleeping with the Ancestor: How I Followed the Footsteps of Slavery.

Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Advocacy is Not a Choice"... a good reminder in these times of doing #publichistory and at the beginning of the university year @ncph.bsky.social
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Advocacy is not a choice | National Council on Public History

During this past election year there was a predictable uptick in the number of opinion pieces regarding historians’ work as public intellectuals, particularly as political commentators.

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out this story map about the Happy Woodland Pet Cemetery in Aurora, the oldest known pet cemetery in Canada, and how cemeteries can be read as artifacts! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/30f9...

Tails from the Grave: History of Happy Woodland Pet Cemetery

🐾 | Aurora, Ontario, is home to the oldest known animal cemetery in Canada, providing insight into Canadian animal history | 🐾

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · Sep 1

So excited to announce the Class of 2026!

Top (L-R): Erin Case, Rylee Brooks, Claire Pidduck, Helen Edwards

Bottom (L-R): Haley Hammond, Kim Delmedico, Beth Zentner, Grace Lazzuri. Please check out their bios on our website: history.uwo.ca/public_histo...

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out this story map about the Happy Woodland Pet Cemetery in Aurora, the oldest known pet cemetery in Canada, and how cemeteries can be read as artifacts! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/30f9...

Tails from the Grave: History of Happy Woodland Pet Cemetery

🐾 | Aurora, Ontario, is home to the oldest known animal cemetery in Canada, providing insight into Canadian animal history | 🐾

storymaps.arcgis.com

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · Aug 25

RARE BOOK COLLECTIONS IN TODAY’S LIFE - Old books carry the voices of our ancestors—the artistry of centuries. Discover the stories behind the pages—and how they shape the present. FREE public workshop and one is online! Register! www.journal.dsartistrylabs.com/home/collect...

DS Artistry Labs Journal - Workshop-Collections

Free Public Workshop

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · Aug 21

History has some amazing Fall term graduate courses. history.uwo.ca/graduate/cou... #westernu

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Public History, Western University @westernupubhist.bsky.social · Aug 19

The @cndhistassoc.bsky.social has joined those who advocate against the decision to close Halton Heritage Services and deaccession 30K artifacts. cha-shc.ca/advocacy/cha...

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · Aug 7

NCPH has issued a joint statement with @aaslh.org, @oah.org, @asalh-bhm.bsky.social, and #AAAM on the erasure of history at National Park Service sites and steps you can take to support NPS sites. Read the full statement here: ncph.org/wp-content/u... #Advocacy #PublicHistory #SupportNPS

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Aug 12

BREAKING WSJ:

The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision

Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · Aug 18

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation workshop is this Wednesday, August 20 at 3pm ET! Learn how to add historical marker grant applications to your curriculum and turn your community's history into a fully funded marker. Registration is still open at https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyGrantApps

August 20 at 3pm ET on Zoom. Pedagogy and Public Memory: Partnering with the Pomeroy Foundation on Historical Marker Grants. For more info and registration, visit: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyGrantApps NCPH and Pomeroy Foundation logos.

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · Aug 16

Bye Bye Big Bird 😢

No more #npr

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