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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 5h

Trump fires members of National Humanities Council. The Council is an outside advisory group to NEH. It meets several times a year to advise the endowment's chair on grants, as well as on ways to promote and strengthen the humanities more generally. Members are confirmed by the Senate.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10h

This webinar on October 9 will show you how to use the objects and archives in your collections to interpret climate change in the past and today. This webinar is presented by Sarah Sutton and Danielle Sakowski of Environment and Culture Partners. Register at tinyurl.com/3zk4tarx.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 12h

Here at AASLH we know that Small Museums are the backbone of the history field in America. Providing support to small institutions is a vital part of our work. We need your help to keep providing membership and resources to small institutions. Donate at tinyurl.com/AASLHDonate25.

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 1d

The early-bird deadline for our "Reimagining the Historic House Museum" workshop in Charleston, South Carolina on November 14 is next week! Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc76xr6u.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 1d

This two-day virtual workshop on October 22 and 24 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. Register at tinyurl.com/2s39zvjp.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 1d

The American Alliance of Museums is monitoring how the current federal government shutdown is impacting museums and historic sites. The webpage will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

Info Sheet: How Government Shutdowns Impact Museums and the Cultural Sector

September 30, 2025 This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available Update October 1, 2025: The Smithsonian Institute will remain open until October 6, 2025. The Washingto…

www.aam-us.org

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 2d

This webinar tomorrow will outline strategies for organizations to effectively use volunteers for cemetery projects. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yc79saht.

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 2d

Corporate sponsorships have been an important source of funding and have always invited scrutiny. This article provides an overview of the issue today.

Museums Are in a High-Stakes Battle Over Corporate Sponsorship

Museums face growing pressure to reject controversial sponsors—but with public funding in decline, is ethical purity financially viable?

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 3d

Civic Season is co-created by younger generations to engage all Americans in history and civics. Made By Us, which organizes the event, invites young people to help shape 2026 Civic Season by applying to be a design fellow. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4zk82axt.

Civic Season - Build Your List Today

Juneteenth - July 4th is Civic Season. Join in to learn, grow and connect to your community.

www.thecivicseason.com

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 3d

Con B. Trumbull took the 250 by 2026 editing course provided by Wiki Education and AASLH. Despite nearing 25 years since Wikipedia began, Trumbull noticed that two well-covered historical figures did not have articles on Wikipedia.

Finding unexpected gaps in well-covered fields

Con B. Trumbull is the archivist and assistant trainmaster of the Nevada Northern Railway. Like many, my Wikipedia journey started as a casual user, quickly looking up facts and figures to answer a…

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 4d

The 8th Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit on Nov. 7 will discuss health and safety hazards in museums and historic sites, conservation treatment, and collection care.A workshop the day before will introduce specific methods for handling collection items during normal operations and in emergencies.

Potomac Section AIHA Inc. - 8th Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit (Hybrid)

www.potomacaiha.org

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 4d

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.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 5d

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.

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 5d

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.

Wary of changes under Trump, 'citizen historians' are documenting the Smithsonian

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

www.npr.org

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 6d

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.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 6d

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.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 7d

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.

Inclusive Content in an Uncertain Time - Wilkening Consulting

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 7d

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.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 8d

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.

AASLH Learning: Interpreting Slavery with Children and Teens - (October 2025) - Virtual Workshop

slavery, enslavement, Black history, African American, African American history, freedom, inclusion

learn.aaslh.org

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 8d

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.

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 8d

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.

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 9d

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.

New Jenrette Foundation report on historic preservation education calls for rebranding, resilience, and workforce growth — Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation

Preservation’s students should be trained as cultural agents whose skillset includes research and compliance, as well as community-building and communicating. New York, N.Y. – The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation announces The State of Historic Preservation Education , a landmark report that

www.jenrette.org

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10d

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.

Censoring museums risks diminishing American exceptionalism, experts warn | CNN

As museums across the country face pressures to scale back a purported “overemphasis” on difficult subjects like slavery, experts warn such moves could diminish American exceptionalism and limit national progress while sidestepping the full historical picture visitors want.

www.cnn.com

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American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 10d

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.

American Association for State and Local History @aaslh.org · 11d

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.

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