Featured Resources and Events
STEPS Enrollment
Enrollment in STEPS is open to AASLH Institutional and Academic Program members only. Nonmember organizations are required to first purchase an AASLH Institutional or Academic Program membership. New STEPS enrollees receive one copy of the spiral bound workbook, access to the STEPS Community and other benefits. COST: $195 AASLH Institutional/Academic Program Members
Introduction to Museum Endowments (Fall 2025) - Online Course
August 25 - September 21, 2025 | The establishment and management of endowment funds is a key source of institutional income and donor engagement for many museums. Many museum professionals and trustees, however, are less than confident in their understand of the components of endowment funds, and how best to effectively manage such funds for internal and external purposes. This course is designed to introduce students to the structure, benefits, and challenges of endowment fund management, from basic terms and definitions to topics such as impact investing and best practices.
Leadership and Administration for History Organizations (Fall 2025) - Online Course
September 8 - November 2, 2025 | Leadership and Administration for History Organizations is an AASLH online course. This eight-week course, taught by instructor Anne Ackerson, covers governance and administrative structure, nonprofit status, mission and vision, board and staff responsibilities, the relationship between board and staff, strategic planning, human resource management, and leadership. Successful completion of this course will earn one credit toward the Small Museum Pro! certificate from AASLH.
Expanding Queer Narratives in Museums - Live Webinar
July 10, 2025 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us to learn about researching and interpreting queer stories at museums to create inclusive programming that meets community-specific needs.
Exploring a New National Narrative on the Eve of the U.S. 250th - Live Webinar
July 17, 2025 | 3-4:15pm ET | This webinar will explore new research about a defining “national narrative” for America and how a rebooted civic national narrative can help audiences gain a deeper understanding the history of America’s competing national narratives, why this debate matters today, and strategies for effectively communicating about our nation’s past, present, and future as 2026 fast approaches.
Core Issues Briefing Series (Fall 2025)
October 1 - November 5 | Now, more than ever, a constantly evolving landscape is testing the history field. Rather than try to piece together information and tools from disparate sources on topics ranging from workforce challenges to polarization to disaster preparedness, AASLH is now pleased to offer the Critical Issues Briefing Series, a virtual program offering consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on how to respond to the history sector’s most pressing issues. Join your fellow practitioners for six weeks of once-a-week webinars that will help you strengthen your institution, your staff and volunteers, and your programs and services.
