Ohio Local History Alliance

10/14/2026

From the American Alliance of Museums and the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network, this interactive workshop on November 2 pairs emerging and mid-career museum professionals with professionals working across the museum, arts, and cultural sectors for short 15-minute mock informational interviews. You’ll learn about the different stages of an informational interview and have the chance to practice. It’s free to participate.

Informational interviews can be one of the most useful tools for building your professional network! But, reaching out to someone you do not know, knowing what questions to ask, and trying to estab…

10/13/2026

An example of a cool public program from one of our member organizations, the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum! October 21 in Coshocton.

The Oct. 21 beginner-friendly workshop in Coshocton costs $10 and draws inspiration from a pre-Civil War flag.

10/12/2026

Only 1 in 10 Americans Support Censoring Museum Content: That’s according to a new report from the American Alliance of Museums. The report also found that the public’s trust of museums has increased over the last several years and that 96% of Americans want federal funding for museums to be maintained or increased.

The message from the American public is clear: museums matter. Americans overwhelmingly value museums as educational, cultural, and economic assets to their communities. They support federal fundin…

10/09/2026

"A spate of brazen thefts has rocked European museums. Now, some institutions are rethinking what's worth displaying."

A spate of audacious thefts has rocked European museums. Now, some institutions are rethinking what's worth displaying.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

We have a new listing on our Job Board! The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is hiring a registrar!

To post a job, email the job description, including the salary information and employment classification, to [email protected] with “Job Listing” in the subject line.

https://ohiolha.org/what-we-do/jobs/

10/07/2026

"Their basic argument is deceptively simple: strategy is not a plan; it is an integrated set of choices."

Too often, museum strategy becomes a list of worthy activities rather than a set of real choices. Inspired by *Playing to Win*, I argue that mission is not enough. Museums and historic sites need c…

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

"Ohioans tend to go all out for Halloween, but what may not be well know is that Ohio is one fo the most haunted states in the entire nation.

Depending on which national survey you look at, Ohio usually ranks anywhere from third to fifth for most paranormal activity."

Depending on which national survey you look at, Ohio usually ranks anywhere from third to fifth for most paranormal activity.

10/05/2026

Say congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement Award winners!

We're so proud to honor all of these contributors to Ohio's local history!