Webinars
Webinars are online discussions, typically lasting 60 to 75 minutes including a Q&A session. During each live webinar, you can use the Q&A and Chat features to type messages and questions to the panelists and other participants. Webinars are recorded so you can re-watch whenever you want.
Core Issues Briefing Series #1 - Spring 2026 - Understanding the US History Sector - Live Webinar
April 8, 2026 | 3:00pm ET |
America’s history sector is vast, unique, and vital. Using AASLH’s National Census of History Organizations as a primary foundation, attendees to this webinar will 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. Attendees will gain information to help strengthen their institutions and make the case for importance of the history community to varied stakeholders.
This webinar is part of AASLH’s Core Issues Briefing Series, which offers consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on responding to the history sector’s most pressing issues.
Strengthening the History Workforce: An AASLH Virtual Summit
April 13-14, 2026
In the spring of 2025, AASLH conducted the National Survey of History Practitioners, the first-ever comprehensive look at who works in the public history field, how they are compensated, and how they feel about their work. This summit will share key findings and explore how organizations and practitioners can use this data to plan their careers, advance equitable practices, and create a stronger, more sustainable field.
Core Issues Briefing Series #2 - Spring 2026 - Doing History in Polarized Times- Live Webinar
April 15, 2026 | 3:00pm ET |
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 accurate portrayal of American history, basic disagreements persist. In an increasingly challenging landscape, how can our field navigate disputes about the past, build on areas of consensus, and strengthen the history field? This webinar will explore recent research and tested strategies to help history practitioners work more effectively in today’s fractious discourse.
This webinar is part of AASLH’s Core Issues Briefing Series, which offers consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on responding to the history sector’s most pressing issues.
Core Issues Briefing Series #3 - Spring 2026 - Understanding the US History Workforce - Live Webinar
April 22, 2026 | 3:00pm ET |
Who works in the history field today? What backgrounds and experiences do they represent? How are they compensated? And how do they feel about their work? This session will illuminate answers to these questions based on the findings of AASLH’s groundbreaking National Survey of History Practitioners. 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.
This webinar is part of AASLH’s Core Issues Briefing Series, which offers consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on responding to the history sector’s most pressing issues.
AASLH History Hour | April 2026
April 28, 2026 | 3pm EST
Join other AASLH members and friends for a free and informal conversation and community-building event on April 28 at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
AASLH History Hour takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time. While free, registration is required to participate.
Core Issues Briefing Series #4 - Spring 2026 - Disaster Preparedness for History Organizations and Sites - Live Webinar
April 29, 2026 | 3:00pm ET |
How do you prepare for the worst at your history organization or site? Given increasing extreme weather conditions and other calamities, disaster planning has never been more important. While every history institution is susceptible to disasters of some kind, properly preparing for such events can promote more effective recovery. Attend this webinar to gain a deeper understanding of the risks an organization should consider and how to mitigate them.
This webinar is part of AASLH’s Core Issues Briefing Series, which offers consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on responding to the history sector’s most pressing issues.
Onsite and Virtual Workshops
Workshops are one to two day in-person or virtual training events. We offer several workshops every year in various locations around the country as well as online. Each workshop offers participants a chance to engage in intensive learning and discussion with faculty and classmates.
Basics of Archives Management - (June 2026) - Virtual Workshop
June 10, 2026 | 1-4 PM ET | Basics of Archives Management - (June 2026) - Virtual Workshop
Workshop: Collections Camp: Textiles (June 2026)
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Hartford, CT | June 22-23, 2026 | Collections Camp: Textiles is an AASLH onsite workshop presented by instructor Karen DePauw. This two-day, on-site workshop teaches participants about the care and conservation of textiles in museum collections.
Strengthening History Communication: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution (June 2026) - Virtual Workshop
June 24, 2026 | 1 - 4 pm EST | Strengthening History Communication: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution is a half-day virtual workshop for history practitioners to learn how to communicate about their work more effectively to the public and media.
NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations (Oct 2026) - Virtual Workshop
October 22, 2026 | 1 - 4 pm ET | NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations is a half-day virtual workshop for history practitioners and administrators to learn about the principles and practices of the Native American Graves and Repatriation and Act and how it impacts their work.
Instructor-Led Online Courses
Instructor-Led Online Courses are typically between four to eight weeks long. They offer each student a chance to engage deeply with subject material over an extended period of time. Keep on track with regular video chats and other interactions with accessible faculty, and discuss the course material with classmates in online forums.
Introduction to Financial Management (Summer 2026) - Online Course
June 15 - July 13, 2026| Introduction to Financial Management is an AASLH online course. This four-week course, taught by instructor Rebekah Beaulieu, provides an introduction to financial concepts, from understanding expenses and income to how to establish an endowment. Successful completion of this course will earn one credit toward the Small Museum Pro! certificate from AASLH.
Basics of Archives (Summer 2026) - Online Course
June 15 - August 9, 2026 | Basics of Archives is an AASLH online course. This eight-week course, newly reworked by instructor Dr. Bradley Wiles, is about caring for historical records. It is designed to give organizations and individuals who are responsible for the care of historical records an introduction to the core aspects of managing and protecting historical records collections, using appropriate principles and best practices.
Project Management for History Professionals (Summer 2026) - Online Course
June 15 - July 13, 2026| Project Management for History Professionals is an AASLH online course. Intended for staff at all levels, this four-week introductory course, taught by instructor Lisa Craig Brisson, helps participants learn, discuss, and practice project management principles for use in their work and at their organization.
Courses on Demand
AASLH Courses On Demand are online courses designed by history professionals that can be accessed and followed independently at any time. They offer accessible primers on relevant topics that can be completely customized to the student's schedule. Courses share presentations and readings, but do not include mandatory meeting times or instructor or classmate interaction.
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations - On-Demand
In our increasingly online world, museums need to start thinking of social media as a program, not just as a marketing tool. In this course, we will learn some of the most effective strategies for engaging your audience on social media.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations - On-Demand
For the first time in history, there are multiple generational cohorts in the workforce, and the cultural climate in the workplace has shifted. This course is designed to assist leaders in bringing awareness to cultural differences and backgrounds and train staff on how to celebrate them and work together. In this course, we will discuss what DEI is and to effectively drive it as a culture within your organization.
Program Planning for Nonprofits - On-Demand
In this course, students will be introduced to the Program Planning Cycle. The cycle includes identifying your organization’s needs, target audience, and resources. At the end of the course, students will have a framework to carry out program planning at their own organization, while having evaluated the current programs at their organization along the way.
