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.
Introduction to the AASLH Awards Program - Live Webinar
January 15, 2025 | 3 - 4 PM ET | This free informational webinar will discuss AASLH's Leadership in History Awards program, its requirements and deadlines, and how organizations of all sizes and budgets can participate.
Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites - Virtual Summit
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.
Designing Accessible Online and In-Person Presentations - Live Webinar
January 30, 2025 | 3pm ET
Join us for a webinar on techniques to make your presentations and slide decks accessible to your audience, whether in-person, online, or both!
Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites - Live 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.
250 Con
February 27 and 28, 2025 | Join us for 250 Con, a galvanizing and unifying moment for the history field as we enter the final year of planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. With less than two years to go, 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. Attendees to 250 Con will learn about national and state planning opportunities, identify actionable ways to participate, and join fellow practitioners in generating enthusiasm for this this once-in-a-generation event.
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.
Putting It All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations - March - Virtual Workshop
Monday, 3 March, from 12:00 to 4:00pm ET | The U.S. 250th is an opportunity to share history that tells everyone’s story and to strengthen the history field. AASLH has developed key resources to help practitioners both conceptually and concretely plan for this commemoration’s transformative potential. Attend this workshop to learn about the Making History at 250 field guide, our new handbook of low-resource programming ideas, and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization.
Online Courses
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 (Winter 2025) - Online Course
January 13 - February 9, 2025| 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.
Financial Structures and Strategy (Spring 2025) - Online Course
March 24 -April 27| Financial Structures and Strategy is an AASLH online course. Intended for those with little to moderate familiarity with financial concepts, this four-week course, taught by instructor Rebekah Beaulieu, helps students better understand institutional finance and accountability.
Basics of Archives (Winter 2025) - Online Course
January 13 - March 9, 2025 | 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.
