Remembering Reconstruction: The Memphis Massacre of 1866
We’re a nation that loves our centennials and sesquicentennials. We celebrate wars; we celebrate statehood;…
Browsing: Behind the Scenes
Moving On: NARA’s Role in a Presidential Transition
After the pomp and ceremony of Inauguration Day, a new President arrives at a White…
Changing the Discourse on Graduate History Education: Lessons from the Crossroads
Jordan M. Reed is a PhD candidate at Drew University specializing in the authorship of…
Archiving Ohio Valley Ethnohistory
Tell us about the collection, what is it comprised of? The Great Lakes/Ohio Valley Ethnohistory…
At NARA: A Different Approach To Civic Education
A resolution introduced in the House of Representatives in 1938 showed how difficult it was…
NARA Launches “History Hub”
Researching at the National Archives is usually a rewarding experience. After all, you’ve got 12…
The National Humanities Medal: Views from Recipients
The National Humanities Medal, awarded annually by the National Endowment for the Humanities and presented…
Reel History: Smithsonian/NEH History Film Forum Explores History on the Screen
Earlier this year, on my way to the theater to see Ava DuVernay’s film Selma,…
The Future of Graduate History Education: The View from 35,000 Feet
Wyatt Evans directs the History & Culture graduate program at Drew University where he teaches…
The Journal of American History in the Digital Age: An OAH Panel Report
Over the past two decades, digital tools have transformed the JAH’s publication and distribution processes. While…