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06 October 2026 – Summer Matthes
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is planning to close its regional archives in San Francisco and Chicago, putting public access to important regional historical records at risk. These facilities hold collections that document the histories of communities, organizations, and individuals across the country, including materials that may not be available elsewhere. Read More
29 September 2026 – Meghan Hillman
Deadline extended! NCPH is accepting poster proposals for our 2027 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, through October 18, 2026! The poster session will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2027, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Read More
01 September 2026 – Stephanie Rowe
The NCPH Board has honored Kristine Navarro-McElhaney with the 2026 Award for Extraordinary Service! This award is only given when the board seeks to recognize publicly an individual who has made transformational contributions to the work of NCPH. Kristine’s exceptional leadership and service to NCPH over more than a decade has been defined by careful financial stewardship, enthusiastic promotion of public history, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and characterized by unparalleled kindness and uplifting. Join us in congratulating Kristine!27 August 2026 – Summer Matthes
This special issue of The Public Historian, the first in the journal’s run, will center on women’s public history and women in public history.
04 August 2026 – Summer Matthes
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has approved proposed revisions to the Section 106 review process under the National Historic Preservation Act. If implemented, the changes would reduce requirements for public and government consultation during federal preservation reviews, limit opportunities for community participation, and scale back consultation requirements related to Indigenous cultural resources. Read More
29 July 2026 – Summer Matthes
Don’t miss your chance to save on registration for the AASLH-NCPH 2026 Joint Conference. Register by Monday, August 3 to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate.
Register today: https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/
Planning to register at the Member Early Bird Rate? Read More
09 July 2026 – Meghan Hillman
Published July 9, 2026
The National Council on Public History (NCPH) rejects the findings of the “Saving America’s Story” report on the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Read More
07 July 2026 – Summer Matthes
In June 2026, the New Professional and Student Committee (NPSC) launched its new digital newsletter, “In the Loop: Student & New Professional Dispatch.” While designed as a quarterly email for students and emerging professionals, all are welcome to sign up to receive this email! Read More
01 July 2026 – Summer Matthes
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are pleased to announce a special virtual issue of The Public Historian. This issue gathers five years of conversations about the content and substance of commemoration in the lead-up to the 2026 US Semiquincentennial. Read More
18 June 2026 – Meghan Hillman
On Friday, July 10, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET, NCPH’s Advocacy Committee is hosting a one hour comment-a-thon to help public historians leave public feedback on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed new rule for federal grants which would require a political appointee review and ultimately approve federal grants. Read More