National Volunteer Week honors the time, talent, and energy volunteers lend to nonprofit causes. Almost all history organizations rely on volunteers, and some are completely run by volunteers. AASLH salutes everyone who volunteers to share our nation's history with their communities.
Even small museums need to think about conflicts of interest, separation of duties, and ethics when it comes to finances. STEPS enrollees can attend a free webinar on Apr. 30 to learn how an all-volunteer run institution used STEPS to improve its financial practices. Register: tinyurl.com/3vyzwp3f.
Designed for staff and volunteers of all abilities and organizations of all sizes, our Introduction to Financial Management summer Online Course provides an accessible, clear, and even fun introduction to financial concepts. Register at tinyurl.com/2j5yhfcb.
Looking for a job or have a position to fill? The AASLH is a great resource. AASLH Institutional Members receive a discount on job postings. Post or find a job at jobs.aaslh.org.
Given increasing extreme weather conditions and other calamities, disaster planning has never been more important. Attend this webinar On April 29 to gain a deeper understanding of the risks an organization should consider and how to mitigate them. Register at tinyurl.com/mr67dea3.
Today, AASLH is proud to launch a new effort: the History & Democracy Initiative, which will provide inspiration, guidance, and connection to uplift and expand the vital role history organizations play in American civic life. Learn more about HDI and register for the virtual summit on our website.
Blue Star Museums offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7). Any history organization can participate.
In this webinar attendees will learn about data and insights that can support making informed decisions, advocate for needed change, and building more sustainable institutions through this clearer, more complete picture of the people who power the history sector. Register: tinyurl.com/4y7h52rd.
Join the Historic House Committee at our next History Hour on April 28. You will be able to join the conversation as they plan for a new Historic House Museum Pro Certificate program coming later this year. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/HH0426.
This webinar from our Core Issues Briefing Series will explore recent research and tested strategies to help history practitioners work more effectively in today's fractious discourse. Register at tinyurl.com/45vcv45u.
Applications to join a working group at the 2026 Joint Conference with NCPH are due this Wednesday. Working groups aim to create an end product, such as a report, article, website, or exhibition. There are nine different topic areas. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/yrpt22bx.
The Conservation Center recently worked on a scrapbook and provided a video and blog post about their treatment of this difficult medium.
The Reframing History initiative provides the field with a new set of evidence-backed recommendations for communicating about history. Learn more about the initiative and download the toolkit at aaslh.org/reframing-history.
NEH announced new Collections Stewardship Grants. Apply to preserve and make available physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. NEH offers awards from $50,000 to $500,000. The deadline to apply is May 11.
AASLH's Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations is a self-study, self-paced assessment program designed specifically for small- to mid-sized history organizations, including volunteer-run institutions. Learn more at aaslh.org/professional-development/steps.
This $15,000 Mars History Tellers award brings attention to the great history tellers at sites across our nation, who breathe life and meaning into our history by sharing stories of who we are and where we have been. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/4tevtfj7.
Who works in the history field today? What backgrounds and experiences do they represent? How are they compensated? This webinar will illuminate answers to these questions based on the findings of AASLH's groundbreaking National Survey of History Practitioners. Register at tinyurl.com/4y7h52rd.
Good news about the Institute of Museum and Library Services! In Rhode Island v. Trump, the Trump administration withdrew its appeal of a federal judge's earlier ruling. This means the administration cannot dismantle IMLS or take further steps to eliminate the agency. Read more on our blog.
This webinar on April 15 will explore recent research and tested strategies to help history practitioners work more effectively in today's fractious discourse. Register at tinyurl.com/45vcv45u.
Join other STEPS members for a free presentation and discussion event on April 30 to hear about one site's experiences with the Management section and how your site can implement positive changes through STEPS. Your organization must be enrolled in STEPS to register. Register: tinyurl.com/3vyzwp3f.
If you care about pay equity, a diverse workforce, stopping burnout, and supporting our LGBTQ+ colleagues, attend our virtual summit on April 13 – 14. We'll review data from our recent workforce survey and discuss how we can strengthen our field. Register at aaslh.org/workforce-summit.
Applications to join a working group at this year's conference with NCPH are open until April 15. In these seminar-like conversations, you'll discuss questions raised by specific programs, problems, or initiatives with your peers who are grappling with similar issues. Apply at tinyurl.com/yrpt22bx.
Attend this webinar tomorrow to learn the ins and outs of the U.S. history sector—its parameters, key characteristics, and top pain points—as well as insights into audience trends. Register at tinyurl.com/56ajfrnh.
In April 2025, AASLH held an in-person summit focused on the future of historic house museum interpretation. The Historic House Committee would like to revisit some of those topics as they prepare to launch a new certificate program. Register for this month's History Hour at tinyurl.com/HH0426.
The @aaslh.org Small Museums Committee is offering a scholarship to staff from small museums to attend September’s joint conference with NCPH. Application and details are at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZC6TNF6. This is going to be an exciting conference and we hope to see you there! #museum
Back by popular demand, the Core Issues Briefing Series of webinars returns this week. Familiarize yourself with the key characteristics, top pain points, and audience trends in the first webinar on April 8. Register for individual webinars or the bundle at learn.aaslh.org/upcoming-events.
The Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany, New York, is suing the Trump administration, alleging that its National Endowment for the Humanities grant was unlawfully terminated on the basis of race.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office conducted a survey of the nation's museums. It found that 77% of museums report having at least one building system that puts collections at risk.
On April 30, we're hosting a free webinar for those enrolled in STEPS. Hear from the board president of a volunteer-run organization that used the Management section of STEPS to improve and update their financial policies and procedures. Enroll in STEPS and register at tinyurl.com/3vyzwp3f.
