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Working with Craftspeople at Museums and Historic Sites - Recorded Webinar
May 1, 2025 | 3 - 4:15PM ET | Join us for a discussion on welcoming craftspeople into your work to create engaging programs and reach new audiences.
Working with Tourism Organizations - Recorded Webinar
Presented on April 29, 2025 | 3 - 4:15PM ET | Join us for a discussion on working with tourism offices and destination marketing organizations to use their resources to increase your site's profile and attract more visitors.
Us vs. Them? Creating Healthy Board Relationships - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented April 3, 2025 | 3 - 4:15PM ET | Join us for a discussion of the role of staff leaders in nurturing healthy governing authority relationships in history organizations.
250 Con - Recording Bundle
Originally aired February 27 and 28, 2025 | View recordings from 250 Con, a galvanizing and unifying moment for the history field as we rapidly approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, coming up in 2026. Now is the time for history doers to finalize plans for the 250th, an occasion that could transform both our field and society. Major initiatives are already underway across the country, but the Semiquincentennial will only be as impactful as the strength of our collaboration. Watch these 250 Con sessions to learn about national and state planning opportunities and identify actionable ways to participate. This event was made possible with support from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The first day of 250 Con was also sponsored by Monadnock.
State and Local History Resources at the American Folklife Center - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented March 5, 2025 | 3 - 4 :15 PM ET | Join staff members of the American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress for a free virtual tour of its resources, activities, and research opportunities.
Technical Leaflet 305: Developing a Climate Action Plan for History Organizations
Technical Leaflet 305: Developing a Climate Action Plan for History Organizations. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. Technical Leaflet #305 by Dr. Stephanie Capaldo discusses how organizations can reduce emissions, prevent further environmental harm, and protect cultural heritage through the development of a Climate Action Plan. at AASLH's 2024 Doing History in Polarized Times summit on communicating about controversial topics with history audiences.
Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites - Recorded Webinar
February 6, 2025 | 3 - 4:15PM ET | Join us for a discussion of makerspaces in museums and discover how interactive environments can enhance visitor engagement, spark creativity, and deepen connections to history and culture.
Next Practices: Discussions on the Future of Interpretation - A Virtual Summit - Recording Bundle
Originally presented August 6-7, 2024 12-5:30 p.m. | Join the AASLH Educators and Interpreters Committee as we investigate new and developing models of history and museum interpretation, considering all sides of the big questions facing our teams and organizations. Representatives from sites across the country will share their successes, tips, and strategies for adapting to our rapidly changing public history landscape.
Designing Accessible Online and In-Person Presentations - Recorded Webinar
Original Presentation: January 30, 2025 Join us for a webinar on techniques to make your presentations and slide decks accessible to your audience, whether in-person, online, or both!
Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites - Virtual Summit - Recording Bundle
January 28 – 29, 2025 |Environmental and climate sustainability are becoming increasingly important and urgent. This virtual summit will address how museums and historic sites are impacted by the environment and contribute to greater environmental sustainability. The summit will explore these topics from a variety of viewpoints.
Preparing for and Responding to an Environmental Disaster - Virtual Summit - Recording
28 Jan 2025 | 4 - 5pm EST | In August 2023, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States swept through Maui, Hawaii. Changes to the climate and environment of the island contributed to the disaster, which destroyed eight museums and historic sites that are part of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. In this session, hear from representatives from the Heritage Emergency Network Task Force and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation on how your organization can prepare for and respond to an environmental disaster.
Civic Learning Week 2025: Youth, Your Site, and the Reinvigoration of Faith in Our Democracy - Recorded Webinar
Original Recording 10 December 2024 | Join us for a webinar on how your site can empower youth to find place and faith in our communities and democracy. The research and experience are clear: Young people are losing faith in our democracy; the best way to strengthen democracy is to teach it; when young people see they can shape our country, they believe in the future; and when they do that, we establish a foundation for a stronger and more hopeful next 250 years for our country, it’s people and the world. Our states and communities' local history sites are the perfect place to start that change. Join this webinar to learn tricks, tips, and best practice on how you can be part of this change during Civic Learning Week 2025.
Challenges and Solutions for Interpreting Enslavement in the North - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented: November 19, 2024 Join the Northern Slavery Collective (NORSC) for a panel discussion of case studies on interpreting slavery in northern sites.
Cemetery Preservation Basics (October 2024) - Recorded Webinar
October 30, 2024 | 3:00pm ET | Join us for a discussion of the do's and dont's of DIY cemetery preservation and how local groups can clean up, secure, protect, research, and document cemeteries in their communities.
Demystifying Digital Preservation (October 2024) - Recorded Webinar
Originally Aired October 16, 2024 | 3:00pm ET | Join us for a free webinar on digital preservation and the Community Webs program.
Technical Leaflet 304: Trust and Strategy in Communication
Technical Leaflet 304: Trust and Strategy in Communication is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. Technical Leaflet #304 is a transcription of the presentation by Nat Kendall-Taylor and Sarah Pharaon at AASLH's 2024 Doing History in Polarized Times summit on communicating about controversial topics with history audiences.
Recorded Webinar: STEPS Program Orientation (August 2024)
Recorded August 29, 2024 | 3:00pm ET | Join us for a discussion of getting started with the STEPS program or jumping back in after a participation lapse.
Jingle All the Way: Maximizing Your Museum's Holiday Potential (July 2024) - Recorded Webinar
Recorded July 23, 2024 | 3:00pm EST | Discover how your historic house or history museum can leverage December's holiday season to enhance community engagement and share authentic history.
Recorded Webinar: What is STEPS and Can It Help My Site? (June 2024)
Recorded June 27, 2024 | 3:00pm EST | Learn about AASLH's STEPS (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) self-assessment program and how participation can benefit your site and staff.
A Roadmap to NAGPRA Compliance (May 2024) - Recorded Webinar
Original Recording - May 15, 2024 | Learn about the Native American Graves Protection Act and its updated regulations, how it applies to your site, and steps you can take to ensure compliance with its legal and ethical aspects.
Technical Leaflet 303: Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy Rubric
Technical Leaflet 303: Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy Rubric is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. Technical Leaflet #303 by Anne W. Ackerson, Joan H. Baldwin, and Bethany L. Hawkins complements the article in the same issue with a self-assessment rubric for organizations evaluating and creating their policies and procedures addressing discrimination and harassment.
Climate and Weather History as Local History - Recorded Webinar
RECORDED WEBINAR Learn how historical local weather observations can help understand how climate has changed over time and what local museums can do to contribute to solving the climate crisis
Doing History in Polarized Times - Recording Bundle
Thursday and Friday, February 8 & 9, 2024 Political and cultural divisions in America today pose great challenges to the history field. While research shows that there is actually broad public support for a full and honest portrayal of American history, there are also basic disagreements that persist. How can our field navigate disputes about the past, build on areas of consensus, and make the most of the transformative potential of the coming U.S. 250th anniversary? Across two afternoons, this virtual summit will explore recent research, emerging strategies, and case studies to help history practitioners work more effectively in today’s fractious discourse. We will also consider the needs of history doers working in this difficult environment and our field’s role in identifying common ground and connecting past and present.
The Powerful Resilience of Small Museums - Virtual Summit - Recording Bundle
This is a recording of the summit that originally occurred on December 5 & 6, 2023 The Small Museum Virtual Summit will . . . · Be a program developed by small museums for small museums, · Provide practical ideas as well as aspirational/inspirational ones, · Celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of small museums.