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.
Creating a Staff Safety Plan - Live Webinar
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.
Sustaining Engagement After Commemorations - Live Webinar
June 11, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on shifting from one-time celebration planning to sustained place-based engagement.
STEPS Series | Financial Management
June 16, 2026 | 3pm EST
Join other STEPS members for a free presentation and discussion event on one site's experiences with the Management chapter and how your site can implement positive changes through STEPS.
While free, registration and STEPS enrollment are required to participate.
AASLH History Hour | June 2026
June 23, 2026 | 3pm EST
Join other AASLH members and friends for a free and informal conversation and community-building event on June 23 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.
Creating Great Working Boards - Live Webinar
June 25, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on creating great boards from scratch or revamping lackluster boards into functional and mission-aligned groups.
Unlocking Your Site's Membership Potential - Live Webinar
July 16, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on growing your site's membership and increasing revenue.
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
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.
Basics of Fundraising - (August 2026) - Virtual Workshop
August 13, 2026 | 1-4 PM ET | Basics of Fundraising - (August 2026) - Virtual Workshop
Designing History Walking Tours - Virtual Workshop
August 27, 2026 | 1-4 PM ET |
Join us for an in-depth discussion on developing and delivering effective educational walking tours to take your visitors outside the museum to appreciate historic resources in the world around them.
Deaccessioning Deep Dive - (October 2026) - Virtual Workshop
October 21, 2026 | 1-4 PM ET | Deaccessioning Deep Dive - (October 2026) - Virtual Workshop
Your cabinets are full. History isn’t getting any shorter. Your museum is ready to refine its collection, getting rid of items that don't fit the mission that are draining your site's time, space, and funds. Join this workshop to learn about ethical and appropriate deaccessioning plans.
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.
Developing Exhibitions: Planning & Design (Summer 2026) - Online Course
June 15 - August 9, 2026| Developing Exhibitions: Developing Exhibits: Planning & Design is an AASLH online course. This eight-week course, taught by instructor Jenney Fazande, will introduce participants to the process of designing an exhibit. Successful completion of this course will earn one credit toward the Small Museum Pro! certificate from AASLH.
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.
