ANNCT: Chicago-area teacher and genealogist announces Kickstarter campaign being launched to fund a television documentary based on submitted family history stories.
AWARD: Blue and Gray Education Society Excellence in Public History Award for an outstanding public history project completed and made available to the public in 2012 or 2013 that enhances public awareness and understanding of the Civil War era, including the events leading to the war and its direct consequences. Read More
ANNCT: On BackStory Radio, a recent radio episode covers the history of farming in America, while two upcoming shows will feature the role of Christopher Columbus in American history and a history of political factions and in-fighting (sound familiar?)
AWARD: Society for American Archaeology invites nominations for the Award for Excellence in Public Education, which recognizes excellence in the sharing of archaeological information with the public. Read More
CFP: “The Place of Pennsylvania,” annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Historical Association, Nov. 6-8, 2014, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Panel presentations and student poster presentations are invited. DEADLINE: Feb. 3, 2014
CFP: “Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts” – American Assn. for State and Local History annual meeting, Sept. 17-20, 2014, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DEADLINE: Nov. 15, 2013
ANNCT: Left Coast Press annual book sale + “No Excuses Writing Contest” for further discounts
ANNCT: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration announces the launch of “Rediscovering Black History Blog” focusing on documents, photographs and videos found while updating the black history guide for the National Archives and Records Administration. Read More
ANNCT: Preservation Field Mourns the Loss of Jane S. Long
The cultural community mourns the loss of Jane S. Long, long-time champion of emergency preparedness and response at Heritage Preservation and, most recently, the National Archives and Records Administration. Jane passed away in Arlington, VA, on July 25, 2013. Read More
ANNCT: PreservationDirectory.com lists all not-for-profit organizations dedicated to historic preservation, neighborhood revitalization and cultural resource preservation for free. Check or update your listing now.
ANNCT: Assn. for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. launches Voter Empowerment Project (VEP), an electronic tool to build on knowledge of past histories of disenfranchisement and encourage civic participation. Read More
CFP: The Alberta Museums Association is currently seeking proposals or manuscripts for contribution to the 2013 issue of Alberta Museums REVIEW that address themes related to sustainability in the heritage sector.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2013
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