Organization of American Historians

06/18/2026

America is about to celebrate its 250th birthday. Historians have been preparing for this birthday party for years.

Explore OAH's U.S. History at 250 page for resources and perspectives on thoughtful, inclusive history grounded in evidence. https://www.oah.org/us-history-at-250/

06/18/2026

When public records seem to disappear—and then suddenly reappear—it raises important questions about transparency, accountability, and historical preservation.

The History, Archives, and Records Preservation Project (HARPP), coordinated by the OAH, is a collaborative effort of professional historians dedicated to safeguarding historical accuracy, ensuring the integrity of cultural and historical institutions, and preserving public access to vital records.

Read more about HARPP: https://ow.ly/ECFN50ZehNB

History depends on records. When records are lost, inaccessible, or inconsistently managed, our ability to understand the past—and hold institutions accountable—suffers. HARPP works to ensure that the historical record remains preserved, protected, and available for future generations.

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Monitoring. Documenting. Advocating.

06/18/2026

The first podcast episode of our U.S. history at 250 series is available now! Listen to Dr. Karin Wulf and Dr. Andrew Davenport discuss their perspectives on what public history is and why it continues to be relevant.

Interviews with authors of The Journal of American History JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY Explore fascinating topics, gain new perspectives, and stay...

06/17/2026

New on Process: University of Florida Professor Jack Davis’s piece, “The Gulf and the Blue Humanities,” about how he “came to the Blue Humanities, by learning not simply to write about the sea, but to listen to it.” https://ow.ly/M7BW50ZcOIX

06/17/2026

Looking for NPS administrative histories, historic theme studies, or resource studies?

For almost 30 years the OAH has partnered with NPS to bring leading scholarship on the presentation of history at our national parks. Explore our collection and discover the stories that help shape our understanding of the nation's past.
https://ow.ly/Ni2v50ZcOu0

06/16/2026

America turns 250 in 2026, but how should we understand the Constitution drafted so long ago? Read Constitutional Originalism and History on Process blog: https://ow.ly/TzY250ZcrXX

06/16/2026

A judge recently ordered the Trump administration to restore NPS sites changed under the EO that prohibited the nation's museums, parks and landmarks from displaying elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."

Read our statement opposing censorship of history in the NPS: https://ow.ly/Sy1I50ZbTaE

We encourage visitors to NPS sites to continue recommending repairs and improvements that will make the histories told at NPS sites more accurate, more inclusive, and more democratic: https://ow.ly/WQEA50ZbTaB

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06/16/2026

Why does inclusive, fact-based history education matter? Watch (or re-watch!) this webinar to learn practical strategies for advocating for history education and supporting teachers at both the state and local levels.

Watch now: https://ow.ly/PPnq50ZbScp

06/15/2026

Looking for ways to bring LGBTQ+ history into your classroom?

The OAH offers resources to help educators teach inclusive, engaging history. Explore Tips on Teaching K–12 LGBTQ+ History from Process and discover LGBTQ+ history teaching resources from The American Historian.

Tips on Teaching K-12 LGBTQ+ History: https://ow.ly/Y2oy50ZbS0R

LGBTQ+ history teaching resources: https://ow.ly/BENx50ZbS0T

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Eiichiro Azuma on the release of his new book "Brokering a Race War: Japanese Americans in the Pacific War and the Occupation of Japan." This new work explores the roles of Japanese Americans in the Pacific combat theater and the military occupation of defeated Japan.

Interested in bringing this topic to your campus, library, museum, or community organization? Schedule a talk with Dr. Azuma through the OAH Lectureship Program and connect your audience with one of the nation's leading historians.

Learn more and book a lecture: https://ow.ly/2afl50ZbRwh
Buy the book: https://ow.ly/vFfh50ZbRwi