AASLH History Hour | September 2026

Enlightening public programs, thrilling historic house tours, and brilliant connections to local history are the aspects of our work that bring us joy. Bylaws and legal compliance make us yawn. But good governance is essential for nonprofits. It ensures museums operate with openness and transparency, and builds trust with the public and our donors. Good governance sustains a museum through staff transition and creates a foundation for smooth day-to-day operations. Join us at September’s AASLH History Hour to talk about governance – what we need to know, what we want to know, and more.

 Most of the time will be in breakout rooms for you to meet your peers and discuss governance. Before the breakouts, there will be a short presentation from these presenters: 

• Kim Fortney, Chair, AASLH Governance Committee
• Tamara Hammerlein, Past Chair, AASLH Field Services Alliance
• Erik London, Chair, AASLH Field Services Alliance
• Sean Blinn, Chair, AASLH Small Museums Committee

AASLH History Hour, a free informal conversation and community-building event, takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time. While free, registration is required to participate.

Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at [email protected] or 615-320-3203.