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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 11h

Attending the annual meeting? Be sure to check out the Public Square in the book exhibit. We've got lots of great programming throughout the conference!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 16h

Join us for the next meeting of SHA Junior Scholars Workshop - Thursday, October 16 @ 4:30 PM. We're featuring the work of Ross Nedervelt, with comments by Michael Jarvis and Christopher Magra. RSVP below to receive the paper and Zoom link:

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 5d

Coming to the annual meeting for the first time? Join us on the South Lawn, Thursday 1:15-2 PM for the First Time Attendees Reception! Hope to see you there!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 22d

Join us this Thursday, 9/18!

RSVP here to receive the paper and Zoom link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for the next Junior Scholars Workshop meeting on Thursday 9/18! We'll be reading the work of Nicole Viglini.

RSVP here to receive the paper and Zoom link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Sep 1

Attending the annual meeting in St. Pete Beach? The SCWH Early Career Committee invites you to a Happy Hour! 5 to 6:30 PM on Friday 11/7 at the Glades.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just a reminder that this year's conference is Wednesday to Saturday (11/5 to 11/8) rather than the usual Thursday to Sunday. Please book your travel accordingly!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have you registered for the annual meeting yet? November is just around the corner!

Register for the conference here: sha.memberclicks.net/registration...

And reserve your room here: book.passkey.com/event/510030...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 18

This Thursday! Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year!

Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.

4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.

Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 11

Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year! We'll be reading the work of Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.

4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.

Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 11

The SHA is thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 Junior Scholars Workshop! Please add these dates to your calendar, and join us on Zoom!

Our first meeting will be on Thursday, August 21, at 4:30 PM ET, featuring Leigh Soares.

Fill out this form to stay up to date: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thinking about joining the SHA? Time to renew your membership? Take care of it in July and save $5, plus receive cool SHA swag!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's the SHA's annual membership drive! for the month of July, save $5 on a membership, plus get some SHA swag!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Jul 2

Deadline extended to July 15! Join "Get It Done!," the SHA's second book writing workshop.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Jun 16

Now taking applications for “Get It Done,” the SHA’s second book workshop! Apply by July 1!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · May 1

Today's the last day to sign up for an SHA summer writing group! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join an SHA summer writing group! Sign up by May 1! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Apr 10

TOMORROW!

Join us on Zoom, Friday, April 11 at 1pm ET FOR SHA's Classic Texts in Southern History, featuring W.E.B. Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America!

Featuring Hilary Green, Michael Fitzgerald, Alaina Roberts, and Robert Greene II. Email Whitney Nell Stewart for zoom link.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Apr 8

Don't miss Southern Exchanges tomorrow on Zoom at noon! Join graduate students and early career scholars as they pitch their research in a lighting round discussion. Discussion to follow!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Apr 5

Join us for SHA's Classic Texts in Southern History, featuring W.E.B. Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America!

Join us on Zoom, Friday, April 11 at 1pm ET, for a conversation between Hilary Green, Michael Fitzgerald, Alaina Roberts, and Robert Greene II. Email Whitney Nell Stewart for zoom link.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Mar 26

New "Ask a Southern Historian" interviews now posted on our YouTube! They'll appear on Instagram as well over the next several months. New interviews with Sarah McNamara, Hilary Green, Karen Cox, and Bill Link! www.youtube.com/channel/UC2v... @hngreen.bsky.social @drkarenlcox.bsky.social

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Mar 23

The European History section of the SHA seeks submissions for the Snell prize, for the best research paper in European history written by a graduate student.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Mar 20

Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Junior Scholars Workshop! We meet monthly on Zoom to discuss the work of an early career professional or an advanced graduate student, with comments by two senior scholars. Deadline 4/15.

Apply via this Google Form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1PGJ...

2025-26 Junior Scholars Workshop application

The SHA Professional Development Committee is excited to announce the continuation of the Junior Scholars Workshop program. We meet virtually on Zoom each month during the academic year. Meetings are ...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join the 2025-2026 SHA Junior Scholars Workshop cohort!

We meet once a month on Zoom. Junior scholars (pre-first book) have the opportunity to present work in progress, with comments by two senior scholars. Applications will be accepted until April 15.

Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1PGJ...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Feb 17

Join us this Thursday, February 20, at the SHA's Junior Scholars Workshop, featuring Perri Meldon. We'll meet on Zoom at 4 PM ET. To register, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....

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