National Council on Public History

Speed Networking. We’re looking for experienced public historians to chat about career paths with students and new professionals at AASLH-NCPH 2026. National Council on Public History logo.

Chat about your #PublicHistory career path with students and new professionals at AASLH-NCPH 2026. We’re looking for experienced practitioners from all areas of the field but academia. Sign up https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/call-for-speed-networking-professionals/

2026 Graduate Student Travel Award. Assists with conference travel costs for currently-enrolled graduate student members who have a paper, poster, or other presentation accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 program. Five travel awards of $500 will be awarded! Deadline: April 1, 2026

Are you a #GradStudent planning to present at NCPH-AASLH 2026? Apply for the Grad Student Travel Award by April 1 to be considered for one of the FIVE $500 grants available to assist with #conference travel costs. #PublicHistory https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

How to Publish Your Public History Work Series. April 7. May 5. June. National Council on Public History logo.

NCPH’s Professional Development Committee is hosting 3 #PublicHistory #publishing events on April 7, May 5, and June 2. The series will cover what editors want you to know; what reviewers want you to know; and the ins and outs of nontraditional publishing. https://community.ncph.org/event/PublishPH

AASLH-NCPH Joint Conference Call for Posters. Share your project with the public history community! Application deadline Monday, March 30. A presenter standing next to their poster, discussing it with another attendee at the NCPH 2023 Poster Session. Image Courtesy of Sharon Leon.

Ready to share your #PublicHistory project? The AASLH-NCPH #conference #poster session offers two hours to share completed projects and works-in-progress through one-on-one discussions. Submit by March 30. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

Meaningful Conversations In and Out of Public History Institutions. A Virtual Workshop Series. April 10, April 17, and May 8. National Council on Public History and Creative Futures logos.

The ability to meaningfully connect with each other is one of the most important skills #PublicHistorians can cultivate right now. Join the Creative Futures team for participatory virtual workshops to strengthen your skills and relationships. https://community.ncph.org/event/MeaningfulConvos

NCPH Mini-Con. May 27, 2026. Washington, DC. Realizing the Power of History: Past, Present, and Future. Feature image of AIDS quilt on display in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background, 1996, photograph in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Attending our mini-con in DC? Propose a two-minute strategy presentation or a breakout session topic, and list a few specific threats that public historians are facing to help focus the event's conversations at: https://ncph.org/conference/realizing-the-power-of-history/call-for-participants-form/

National Council on Public History. New Guidelines. Building an Accessible Annual Meeting.

The NCPH #Accessibility Working Group, with support from the American Council of Learned Societies, updated the “NCPH Guidelines for Building an Accessible Annual Meeting.” We encourage you to use and share the guidelines. https://ncph.org/about/governance-committees/ncph-accessibility-guidelines/#0

Trump wants historic sites to glorify America. Students help make sure this site tells the truth. “I think our country is strong enough to understand the history of our nation in its totality, and I think that anything less than that makes us weak,” wrote one Amache visitor.

"Everything you see here, it could happen to another person again.”

In a small town in a conservative corner of Colorado, high school students protect the stories of Amache, one of 10 Japanese American incarceration sites.

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National Council on Public History Advocacy Resources

As we move further into the year, the NCPH #Advocacy Committee wants to offer a reminder: Advocacy does not end when headlines fade, and it does not require constant escalation to remain effective. See resources: https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Note-from-the-NCPH-Advocacy-Committee.pdf

Enslaved Memorial at The Hermitage Honors 325 People Former President Andrew Jackson’s home addresses history of people enslaved at the property, adds further programming

On Saturday, The Hermitage addressed the history of 325 people who were enslaved at the home of President Andrew Jackson.

February 25. 1 pm Eastern. Join the webinar to learn how you can make local history "shine" as a national historic marker weekend volunteer. Logos for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the National Council on Public History. Three photos of volunteers with historic markers they're cleaning.

Join the webinar with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation today at 1pm ET to learn more about National #HistoricMarker Weekend! They’ll share tips and resources for anyone planning marker cleaning projects. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend.

Ethics, AI, and the Public Humanities. A four-part speaker series from the National Council on Public History and the American Conservation Experience.

Join us for part 3 of the Ethics, #AI, and Public Humanities Series presented with @usaconservation.bsky.social, “Ethical AI use in #Galleries, #Libraries, #Archives, and #Museums” Feb. 26 at 2pm ET. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

Pricing Strategies for Professionals in Public History. March 2, 2026. 1 pm Eastern Time. Co-organized by NCPH's Labor Task Force and Consultants Committees.

Are you thinking about #consulting but aren’t sure what to charge for your services? Join us for “Pricing Strategies for Professionals in #PublicHistory” on Monday, March 2 to better understand the value of your labor and find a pricing structure. https://community.ncph.org/event/PricingStrategies

NCPH Mini-Con. May 27, 2026. Washington, DC. Realizing the Power of History: Past, Present, and Future. Feature image of AIDS quilt on display in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background, 1996, photograph in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Save the date for an in-person mini-con! On May 27, 2026, in Washington, DC, NCPH will bring together a diverse group of #PublicHistory practitioners to identify and name the challenges impacting the future of our field. Register: https://community.ncph.org/event/powerofhistorymc #history #education

February 25. 1 pm Eastern. Join the webinar to learn how you can make local history "shine" as a national historic marker weekend volunteer. Logos for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the National Council on Public History. Three photos of volunteers with historic markers they're cleaning.

Join us for a webinar on Feb. 25 to learn how you can #volunteer during National #HistoricMarker Weekend. Our William G. Pomeroy Foundation colleagues will share practical guidance for planning your marker cleaning project! https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend. #LocalHistory

Government censorship in our national parks violates the very ideals our country was built on – and undermines the mission of the National Park Service. NPCA and @democracyforward.org are suing. Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rqbpK6

February 17, 2026. Six to seven pm Eastern Time. Eleventh Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care. Organized by NCPH's Professional Development Committee. National Council on Public History.

Tomorrow at 6 pm ET, Melanie Deer will explain why a group of international and intercultural representatives wants to add an 11th Agent to the 10 Agents of Deterioration that has been used by #preservation professionals since the ’90s. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

NCPH 2026 Election Results. Priya Chhaya, Board VP/President Elect. Amy Wilson, Board Treasurer. Adrienne Burke, Board Officer. Samuel Redman, Board Officer. Kristyn Scorsone, Board Officer. Emiliano Aguilar, Nominating Committee. Sierra Van Ryck de Groot, Nominating Committee.

Join us in welcoming new leadership! Thank you to all voters and the Nominating Committee, and a special thanks to the candidates who agreed to allow their names to be placed on the ballot. Learn more about this year’s group of elected officers at https://ncph.org/news/2026-ncph-election-results/.

NCPH has signed on to @penamerica.bsky.social's letter, calling on Texas A&M to rescind censorship policies.

2026 Joint Conference. September 16-19. Providence, Rhode Island. The Work of Revolution. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History. Call for Posters Now Open. Submit by Monday, March 30.

The Call for Posters for our 2026 joint conference with @aaslh.org this September in Providence, Rhode Island is now open! Submit a poster for consideration by Monday, March 30. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

February 25. 1 pm Eastern. Join the webinar to learn how you can make local history "shine" as a national historic marker weekend volunteer. Logos for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the National Council on Public History.

Have you noticed a #HistoricalMarker in your community that could use a little care? Join this webinar with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to learn about how you can care for that marker during National Historic Marker Weekend. https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend #LocalHistory

Ethics, AI, and the Public Humanities. A four-part speaker series from the National Council on Public History and the American Conservation Experience.

Part 2 of the Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, “The Ethics of AI: What’s the Harm?” is Feb. 12 at noon Eastern. The series is presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

Pricing Strategies for Professionals in Public History. March 2, 2026. 1 pm Eastern Time. Co-organized by NCPH's Labor Task Force and Consultants Committees.

Are you a #PublicHistory consultant or independent #historian, or looking to take on contract work? Guest speaker Rhonda Lauritzen will help you understand the value of your labor and find a pricing structure that works for you. https://community.ncph.org/event/PricingStrategies

February 17, 2026. Six to seven pm Eastern Time. Eleventh Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care. Organized by NCPH's Professional Development Committee. National Council on Public History.

The 10 Agents of Deterioration–the ten biggest threats to #heritage objects and collections–has guided collections and #preservation specialists since the '90s. Now, hear from Melanie Deer about a proposed 11th Agent: Incorrect Cultural Care. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

National Council on Public History. 2026 NCPH Awards. Nominations and Applications due Sunday, February 1, 2026. ncph.org/about/awards

To the many #PublicHistory professionals and students who are carrying on the good work in challenging times–we see you and want to recognize you. NCPH 2026 #award winners will be honored at NCPH-AASLH 2026. Submit a nomination or application by Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/

2026 Graduate Student Travel Award. Assists with conference travel costs for currently-enrolled graduate student members who have a paper, poster, or other presentation accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 program. Five travel awards of $500 will be awarded! New Extended Deadline: April 1, 2026.

The #GradStudent Travel Award deadline is now April 1, 2026! This award helps cover travel costs for #GradStudent members accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 conference program. Five travel awards of $500 each will be given out this year! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

2026 NCPH student project award. Students who completed a public history project as part of coursework in a public history program in the past two academic years should apply. The winner receives a $500 travel grant for attendance at NCPH-AASLH 2026, September 16-19, in Providence, RI. Apply by February 1, 2026!

Did you complete a public history #project as part of coursework in a #PublicHistory program in the past two academic years? Apply for the NCPH Student Project Award by Sunday, Feb. 1. The winner receives a $500 grant for attendance at NCPH-AASLH 2026! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

NCPH Webinar Series. World War II and the Home Front. January 22, 23, 28 & 30, 2026. Explore new scholarship on the American World War II home front and its legacies. Presented in partnership with the National Park Service.

The #WWII Home Front series ends on Jan. 30 with “Remembering African American Service a Different Way.” Tim Campbell will discuss how historical perspective can influence the significance of a historical event. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026

On Jan. 27, 2026, the NCPH Board voted to endorse @oah.org's Statement on the Freedom and Slavery exhibit removal at Independence National Historical Park. We join with OAH in continuing “to push back against efforts to erase, sanitize, or distort history.”

Ethics, AI, and the Public Humanities. A four-part speaker series from the National Council on Public History and the American Conservation Experience.

Reminder–the #Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social, begins on Jan. 29 with Defining and Demystifying “AI” and “MachineLearning.” https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/