The National Archives will put the Emancipation Proclamation on display in the rotunda of the National Archives building, where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are also displayed. The Proclamation will go on view in 2026.
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The 250th anniversary of the United States is now less than two years away. January 1, 2026, the beginning of the Semiquincentennial year, is only 545 days from today. The time to start planning how your organization can participate in this once-in-a-generation event is now! The American Association for State and Local History has a wealth of resources to assist you. See these resources at aaslh.org/250.
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AASLH offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day. This day also marks two years until the 250th Anniversary of the United States. You can find AASLH resources for preparing for the commemoration at aaslh.org/250.
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As a 250 National Resource Partner, we are excited to join @America250 to unveil a new suite of initiatives, events, and opportunities for all Americans, from sea to shining sea, to commemorate and celebrate this historic milestone. These programs are designed to engage, educate, and unite us as we reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. Learn more at america250.org.
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Since 2018, AASLH has published an "Annual Report on Semiquincentennial Planning" to highlight how the association, national and state commissions, and history organizations are planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Today, with the anniversary now just two years away, AASLH publishes its seventh Annual Report. Read the report at tinyurl.com/3bxbe3z2.
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To encourage 250th anniversary programming that addresses the full sweep of our nation's history and is relevant to present concerns, AASLH developed "Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial," a resource with guiding themes to help the history community prepare for 2026. Download the guide in either English or Spanish and access other 250th resources at aaslh.org/250.
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The deadline to submit a proposal for the Poster Session at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference has been extended to next Monday, July 8. Sponsored by the National Council on Public History, this session is a great opportunity to share your project-based work. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gjx-nTW3.
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Today, the American Association for State and Local History is pleased to announce the publication of the "250th Anniversary Program Handbook," our latest resource to help state and local history organizations prepare for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. Access the Handbook at aaslh.org/250.
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Made By Us and AASLH Institutional Members Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Library of Virginia teamed up to share the story of Thomas/Thomasin Hall, an intersex person who came to Virginia in 1628. Hall transitioned between genders, openly defying the binary in place at the time.
In 1628, This Queer Servant Defied the Gender Binary
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These AASLH Institutional Members were recently awarded Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants for African American History and Culture: Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Jack Hadley Black History Memorabilia, Inc., Lawnside Historical Society, Inc., Louis Armstrong House and Archives, Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission, Museum of African American History (Boston), and the Office of Historic Alexandria, Virginia.
IMLS Awards Nearly $6 Million in Grant Funding for African American History and Culture
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