Recordings
Recorded Webinars are recordings of AASLH Live Webinars, online presentations and discussions typically lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Looking for a specific topic? Explore our recorded webinars by category or keyword below, or use the Advanced Search on the right side of your screen.
Getting Started in Local Advocacy - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented: October 20, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
The history community needs advocacy but often struggles with where to begin. What does advocacy look like for the country’s thousands of small and mid-sized organizations, so often strapped for time, money, staff, and other resources? The answer lies in starting local. Effective advocacy means continual, everyday actions that demonstrate your value and build relationships within your immediate community—in other words, speaking up and proving to your neighbors that you matter. Building on AASLH’s new manual, Speak Up for History: Getting Started in Local Advocacy, this webinar will offer attendees a basic understanding of what local advocacy is and why it matters, ways to translate big ideas into practical and flexible techniques, and concrete examples and tools for getting started.
This webinar is presented as part of AASLH’s new state and local advocacy initiative, Speak Up for History, which offers a hub for concrete tools, guidance, and programming to help practitioners more effectively demonstrate the value of history work to their communities.
Bridging Historical and Civic Practice - Recorded Webinar
Originally presented: October 1, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
With its vast geographical reach and high degree of public trust, the history sector is uniquely positioned to strengthen democracy. But the field has largely been an untapped partner in this effort. Now, more than ever, there is an urgent need to leverage and expand the vital role history organizations play in civic life—both by advancing essential historical knowledge and skills and also by strengthening civic participation, bridging divides, and addressing contemporary challenges. This webinar will offer both big-picture inspiration and concrete case studies highlighting programming and partnership ideas that can help enhance your organization’s capacity to fortify American civic culture.
This webinar is presented as part of AASLH’s History & Democracy Initiative (HDI), which seeks to amplify and uplift the crucial role that the history field plays in supporting a thriving democracy. HDI is supported by our founding partner, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
What is STEPS and Can It Help My Site? - Recorded Webinar
Originally Given September 9, 2026 | 3:00pm ET
Learn about AASLH's STEPS (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) self-assessment program and how participation can benefit your site and staff.
Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented: July 23, 2026
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.
Unlocking Your Site's Membership Potential - Recorded Webinar
Originaly Presented July 16, 2026
Join us for a discussion on growing your site's membership and increasing revenue.
Creating Great Working Boards - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented June 25, 2026
Join us for a discussion on creating great boards from scratch or revamping lackluster boards into functional and mission-aligned groups.
Sustaining Engagement After Commemorations - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented: June 11, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on shifting from one-time celebration planning to sustained place-based engagement.
Creating a Staff Safety Plan - Recorded Webinar
Originally Presented: June 9, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on developing procedures and prioritizing staff and volunteer safety in your organizational polices, budget, and culture.
Demystifying AI for History Organizations - Recorded Webinar
Original Presentation Date: June 4, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on responsible and ethical AI use for history organizations.
