Condition Report: The State of Public History in the South
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | October 4-5, 2024
Public history practice in the southern United States faces multidirectional threats. Climate change–with attendant warming temperatures, rising waters, and extreme weather events–threatens historic sites, archives, and cultural resources. State laws that attempt to limit historical knowledge may restrict the opportunity to safely and ethically practice history. Local government and public pressure threaten public support for institutions that engage with histories of race, gender, and sexuality. As public historians in the South, our work is as vital and challenging as ever. At this NCPH Mini-Con, we seek new and to continue existing conversations about how to meet and continue our work despite these conditions.
Registration is now open at https://community.ncph.org/event/ConditionReport. There is a flat rate of $75 for attendees or $25 for student attendees. Registration includes conference fees, access to the host facilities, and some meals and refreshments. Registration will remain open through mid-September.
For information about submitting a proposal, check out the Call for Proposals! The deadline to submit a proposal is July 15, 2024.
Coordinated By
Ian Beamish and Liz Skilton, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Julia Brock, The University of Alabama
Contact Us
For general inquiries, further information, or to lend a hand, please contact
Ian Beamish
[email protected]
Rough Schedule
To be updated once proposals are selected
Thursday, October 3
Evening – Optional Mixer
Friday, October 4
Breakfast
Morning Concurrent Sessions
Lunch
Afternoon Concurrent Working Groups
Snacks/Coffee
Plenary – Kathe Hambrick, Executive Director, Amistad Research Center
Dinner
Saturday, October 5
Breakfast
Morning Concurrent Sessions
Lunch
Optional Afternoon Tours