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  • Around the Field December 14, 2022

    […] conference, “Crossroads,” in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, US, March 16-18, 2023 (deadline is December 20, 2022) The National Humanities Alliance will hold their 2023 Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, US, March 19-21, 2023 The History Graduate Student Association at Virginia Tech calls for proposals for the 26th Annual Brian Bertoti Innovative […]

  • An uneasy fit: History in historic preservation

    […] amenity. Historic materials or craftsmanship are often up for sacrifice when restoration affects the profit margin (real or perceived). Although history and storytelling can be effective for advocacy amidst the general public, history often takes a backseat when making the deal. Interior view of the Gettysburg Cyclorama in the former Neutra building location. Photo […]

  • Being intentional about my career choices in public history and beyond

    […] could apply my public history skills in different scenarios. I wanted to say “yes” to new opportunities. I also recognized that my history training and social justice advocacy had not sufficiently incorporated an anti-racist stance. These two driving forces have shaped my current approach to my career. I have intentionally adopted new projects that […]

  • Around the Field June 29, 2022

    […] “Dobbs v. Jackson in Historical Perspective,” TBD The Dumbarton House is offering a virtual panel, “Preservation in Practice,” July 6, 2022 The National Trust is offering a webinar, “Summer Federal Advocacy Update,” June 28, 2022 The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is offering a virtual webinar, “Public Historians & the Climate Crisis,” July 21, 2022 The UC Berkeley Oral […]

  • Around the Field June 15, 2022

    […] Local Oral History Projects,” June 24, 2022 The Dumbarton House is offering a virtual panel, “Preservation in Practice,” July 6, 2022 The National Trust is offering a webinar, “Summer Federal Advocacy Update,” June 28, 2022 The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is offering a virtual webinar, “Public Historians & the Climate Crisis,” July 21, 2022 The UC Berkeley Oral […]

  • Around the Field June 1, 2022

    […] America,” June 16, 2022 The Dumbarton House is offering a virtual panel, “Preservation in Practice,” July 6, 2022 The National Trust is offering a webinar, “Summer Federal Advocacy Update,” on June 28, 2022 The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is offering a virtual webinar, “Public Historians & the Climate Crisis,” July 21, 2022 […]

  • Around the Field March 9, 2022

    […] Education Programs is accepting applications for several grants opportunities, due May 9, 2022 CONFERENCES AND CALLS The National Humanities Alliance will hold their virtual Annual Meeting and Advocacy Day March 14-15, 2022 MuseumNext will hold their virtual Green Museums Summit March 28-30, 2022 The Organization of American Historians will hold their annual conference, “Indigenous/American […]

  • Around the Field January 26, 2022

    […] South will hold their conference, “Archives for All, Y’all,” in Dallas, Texas, US, February 18-20, 2022 The National Humanities Alliance will hold their virtual Annual Meeting and Advocacy Day March 14-15, 2022 The Organization of American Historians will hold their annual conference, “Indigenous/American Pasts and Futures,” in Boston, Massachusetts, US, March 31-April 3, 2022 […]

  • So few images of African American women, so much resistance to adding more

    […] country for its entire existence and made meaningful contributions. The public narrative of the country needs to reflect that. Michelle Duster is an educator and activist whose advocacy has led to street names, monuments, historical markers, and other public history projects. She is a member of CWSTC and the author of several books, including […]

  • Around the Field January 12, 2022

    […] South will hold their conference, “Archives for All, Y’all,” in Dallas, Texas, US, February 18-20, 2022 The National Humanities Alliance will hold their virtual Annual Meeting and Advocacy Day March 14-15, 2022 The Organization of American Historians will hold their annual conference, “Indigenous/American Pasts and Futures,” in Boston, Massachusetts, US, March 31-April 3, 2022 […]