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 #5 - Spring 2026 - Engaging Younger Generations at History Organizations - Live Webinar
May 6, 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.
STEPS Program Orientation (May 2026) - Live Webinar
May 19, 2026 | 3:00pm ET |
Join us for a discussion of getting started with the STEPS program or jumping back in after a participation lapse.
Creating a Staff Safety Plan - Live Webinar
May 21, 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.
History & Democracy Virtual Summit
May 27 and 28, 2026
With its vast geographical reach and high degree of public trust, the history sector is uniquely positioned to support a thriving 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 democracy and civic life—both by advancing essential historical knowledge and skills and also by strengthening civic participation, bridging divides, and addressing contemporary challenges. In America’s 250th anniversary year, this two-day virtual summit will offer inspiration, case studies, and connections from within and beyond the history sector to enhance organizational capacity to repair and fortify American civic culture.
This event is made possible with support from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the National Constitution Center, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Demystifying AI for History Organizations - Live Webinar
June 4, 2026 | 3 - 4:15PM ET |
Join us for a discussion on responsible and ethical AI use for history organizations.
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.
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.
Basics of Fundraising - (August 2026) - Virtual Workshop
August 13, 2026 | 1-4 PM ET | Basics of Fundraising - (August 2026) - Virtual Workshop
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.
