An argument for the basics: advocating for reference projects in this time of erasure 11 December 2025 – Emma Wiley 1 local history, digital projects, encyclopedia, state history Author’s disclaimer: This article is based on my own research and opinions and does not reflect the views of any former or current employer. Over the past several months, the public history community has been reminded of the fragility of public-facing work. Read More
Digital community engagement in a pandemic 07 September 2021 – Rebecca S. Wingo, Jason A. Heppler and Paul Schadewald covid-19, social justice, NCPH 2021 awards, collaboration, activism, digital projects, partnership, communities, community engagement Editor’s Note: Digital Community Engagement: Partnering Communities with the Academy won the 2021 NCPH award for best new book about or growing out of public history theory, study, or practice, for either 2020 or 2021. When we submitted final page proofs for Digital Community Engagement: Partnering Communities with the Academy in March 2020, we had no idea what was in store for the country. Read More