From the Archives… America enters World War I
On April 6, 1917, the United States formally entered World War I, joining France, Russia,…
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Exploring New Orleans History with Digital Tools
When the Organization of American Historians convenes in New Orleans this week, participants will no…
How to Tripod
What happens when academic historians, museum professionals, and a radio producer try to tell a…
Finding the History of Madams and Music in New Orleans
Those attending the Organization of American Historians’ Annual Meeting in April will be able to…
George Washington in Cambridge and the Birth of a Nation
There was little or no mention of American independence when General George Washington arrived in…
The Stanton-Horton Award for Excellence in National Park Service History
Historians who have worked with the National Park Service on history projects: Alert! Please consider…
New Museum Interprets American Revolution for New Audiences
When young students approach a bust of the Marquis de Lafayette in the new permanent…
National History Day Interviews—Encouraging Our Youngest Historians
Across the country middle school and high school students are learning about the historical process…
What Might Future History Dissertations About the 2016 Election Be Called?
Over the past few days, we asked our twitter followers the question “In the future,…
Red, White, and Rainbow: The National Park Service’s LGBTQ Theme Study
On October 11, 2016, National Coming Out Day, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the…