Stephanie Rowe

NCPH Mini-Con. May 27, 2026. Washington, DC. Realizing the Power of History: Past, Present, and Future. Feature image of AIDS quilt on display in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background, 1996, photograph in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Attending our mini-con in DC? Propose a two-minute strategy presentation or a breakout session topic, and list a few specific threats that public historians are facing to help focus the event's conversations at: https://ncph.org/conference/realizing-the-power-of-history/call-for-participants-form/

National Council on Public History. New Guidelines. Building an Accessible Annual Meeting.

The NCPH #Accessibility Working Group, with support from the American Council of Learned Societies, updated the “NCPH Guidelines for Building an Accessible Annual Meeting.” We encourage you to use and share the guidelines. https://ncph.org/about/governance-committees/ncph-accessibility-guidelines/#0

NCPH Mini-Con. May 27, 2026. Washington, DC. Realizing the Power of History: Past, Present, and Future. Feature image of AIDS quilt on display in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background, 1996, photograph in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Save the date for an in-person mini-con! On May 27, 2026, in Washington, DC, NCPH will bring together a diverse group of #PublicHistory practitioners to identify and name the challenges impacting the future of our field. Register: https://community.ncph.org/event/powerofhistorymc #history #education

Pricing Strategies for Professionals in Public History. March 2, 2026. 1 pm Eastern Time. Co-organized by NCPH's Labor Task Force and Consultants Committees.

Are you a #PublicHistory consultant or independent #historian, or looking to take on contract work? Guest speaker Rhonda Lauritzen will help you understand the value of your labor and find a pricing structure that works for you. https://community.ncph.org/event/PricingStrategies

Ethics, AI, and the Public Humanities. A four-part speaker series from the National Council on Public History and the American Conservation Experience.

Part 2 of the Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, “The Ethics of AI: What’s the Harm?” is Feb. 12 at noon Eastern. The series is presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

February 17, 2026. Six to seven pm Eastern Time. Eleventh Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care. Organized by NCPH's Professional Development Committee. National Council on Public History.

The 10 Agents of Deterioration–the ten biggest threats to #heritage objects and collections–has guided collections and #preservation specialists since the '90s. Now, hear from Melanie Deer about a proposed 11th Agent: Incorrect Cultural Care. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

2026 Graduate Student Travel Award. Assists with conference travel costs for currently-enrolled graduate student members who have a paper, poster, or other presentation accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 program. Five travel awards of $500 will be awarded! New Extended Deadline: April 1, 2026.

The #GradStudent Travel Award deadline is now April 1, 2026! This award helps cover travel costs for #GradStudent members accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 conference program. Five travel awards of $500 each will be given out this year! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

This L.A. Museum Is Standing Up to Trump’s Whitewashing, Vowing to ‘Scrub Nothing’ The Japanese American National Museum stands out among cultural institutions by refusing to bend to President Trump’s attacks on diversity, history and the truth.

Museums across the country have scrambled to react—and in many cases, comply—to the Trump administration’s attacks on DEI programs and policies.

The Japanese American National Museum, a relatively small institution in downtown Los Angeles, chose a different path.
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2026 Joint Conference September 16-19, Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History. Deadline extended! AASLH-NCPH 2026 final proposals due December 5, 2025.

NCPH-AASLH 2026 #conference proposals are due today! If you’ve been editing a draft on @aaslh.org’s Submittable platform, don't forget to actually click “submit” before midnight tonight. https://loom.ly/ixDV318 #WorkOfRevolution

Trump’s Attacks on National Parks is an Attack on Public History | National Council on Public History Within the first few months of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) waged a war on national parks. Through massive staff layoffs, drastic funding cuts, and attempts to censor interpretation, this administration is undermining public access to our lands and our nation’s diverse histories. As a public historian, …

New on History@Work. Public Historian Victoria Villaseñor covers the Trump administration’s attacks on #NPS, including effects felt by staff and community members at her local park. https://ncph.org/history-at-work/trumps-attacks-on-national-parks-is-an-attack-on-public-history/

NCPH Membership Support Fund. Stay connected to community in challenging times.

Are you or a public historian you know due to renew a NCPH membership but need help covering the cost? The Membership Support Fund covers the costs of memberships for those experiencing financial insecurity. Visit: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/ #CommunitySupport #PublicHistory

Call out to senior #publichistorians: we are looking for photos from the 1983 @ncph.bsky.social annual meeting held @uwaterloo.ca, Canada, especially any showing Canadian participation @cndhistassoc.bsky.social

Educator "Therapy." November 19, 2025. 4 pm ET. Gather with colleagues to share your stories, struggles, and successes, and make some friends in the process. Disclaimer: No one involved is a licensed therapist. This is an opportunity to simply share, connect, and maybe commiserate with people in similar situations. Sponsored by the NCPH Curriculum & Training Committee.

It’s not too late to join the #PublicHistory Educator’s Meet Up happening tomorrow at 4pm Eastern! Our first gathering of the semester will be a "therapy session" for educators to share, connect, and maybe commiserate. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/educator-therapy.

National Council on Public History. Feeling Powerful. November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET. Co-hosted by NCPH's IDEA and Advocacy Committees.

Join the NCPH IDEA and Advocacy Committees for an evening of #community and exploring what helps us ignite or reclaim a sense of power. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=FeelingPowerful #PublicHistory #CommunityCare

Join the AAPI Public History Directories to promote your organization or expertise! National Council on Public History.

The NCPH #AAPI Working Group fosters collaboration, identifies issues, and advocates for the AAPI community. Promote yourself or an organization, and join 60 connections in the AAPI #PublicHistory directories! Individuals, join: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PH-Form. Orgs, join: https://bit.ly/AAPI-PHOrgForm.

2026 Joint Conference. September 16-19. Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History.

Want to dip your toes into Program Committee work? Review proposals for our #conference with @aaslh.org! You’ll need 3-4 hours to read through about 30 proposals in December. Fill out this form by Nov. 1: https://ncph.org/program-committee-reviewer-volunteer-form/

NCPH Membership Support Fund. Stay connected to community in challenging times.

Do you or a public historian you know need help covering your NCPH membership dues? The Membership Support Fund is here to cover the costs of NCPH memberships for those experiencing financial insecurity. Self-report your need at any time here: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/

NCPH 2025 Virtual Grad Fair. Thank you to our sponsors! Logos displayed for Organization of American Historians; American Association for State and Local History; University of Massachusetts Boston; Oral History Association; American Historical Association; St. Mary's University Office of Graduate Admission.

The inaugural NCPH Virtual #GradFair is happening today and tomorrow! We want to thank our sponsors for helping us make this event possible for the 46 programs and 300+ people participating. #HappyNetworking #PublicHistory #MuseumStudies #Libraries

NCPH Public History Grumpy Hour. October 14 at 7 pm ET. Horror stories welcome. Sponsored by the NCPH Consultants Committee.

Feeling grumpy about #PublicHistory? Join us on Tuesday, October 14 to commiserate with those working in the field or looking for a job in it. https://community.ncph.org/event/SpookyGrumpyHour

🚨 We are sounding the alarm 🚨

The government shutdown will leave our parks understaffed and vulnerable, putting our most cherished places and millions of visitors at risk.

📖 Read More: https://bit.ly/4mUcCGA

📢 Act Now: https://bit.ly/430IbXR

It is a delight to work with thoughtful editors and #blog authors to share what’s happening in the field of #PublicHistory from the perspectives of practitioners. If you’re interested in joining the team as an affiliate editor but have questions, please reach out to me! #Skystorians

This project is such a beautiful example of thoughtful, ethical, powerful #publichistory It was a joy to support even in a small way and I learned a great deal being along for the ride!

Professional photo of Jess. NCPH logo. Welcome Jess Baloun. Membership Coordinator. Please join us in welcoming Jess to the role and the NCPH staff!

Join us in welcoming the new NCPH Membership Coordinator, Jess Baloun! She is a graduate of the IU Indianapolis public history program and most recently worked for the Indiana Historical Society.

NCPH History@Work. Seeking Volunteer Affiliate Editors for NCPH blog. Apply by October 17, 2025. Image of computer open to History@Work About page.

History@Work Affiliate Editors collaborate with authors to publish short essays that engage with issues in #PublicHistory. Consider applying by Oct. 17, 2025 if you enjoy offering constructive feedback and want to get more involved with NCPH: https://ncph.org/news/affiliate-editor-search/

2026 Joint Conference September 16-19 Providence, RI. The Work of Revolution. American Association for State and Local History. National Council on Public History. Graphic of a raised hand holding a quill.

The Call for Proposals for NCPH-AASLH 2026 is here! If you’re looking for feedback or possible co-presenters for a proposal-in-progress, you can submit an optional topic proposal by Oct. 15, 2025. https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/topic-proposal-form/

Postcard and Letter-Writing Campaign. September 17, 2025. 1:00 pm Eastern. Bring your postcard and letter-writing supplies, and we'll provide ideas, tips, and company while you write to your representatives. Co-hosted by the NCPH Advocacy Committee and Organization of American Historians. Postcard graphic with OAH and NCPH logos in top right corner like stamps.

Join @oah.org and the NCPH #Advocacy Committee to write our representatives to advocate for history, or write our support to institutions doing essential work in difficult times. Register: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=PostcardCampaign

National Council on Public History. Advocacy Resources.

Increased deployment of US National Guard units, ICE agents, and CBP forces are impacting #PublicHistory sites. NCPH’s #Advocacy Committee of the Board is sharing resources to help your sites navigate these challenges. https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/September-2025-action-alert-2.pdf

Consulting Opportunity. Seeking historians for 3 NPS projects! Letters of Interest due September 15 & 22. NCPH logo. Desert background image.

NCPH is accepting Letters of Interest for THREE #NationalParkService projects to be carried out at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Petroglyph National Monument. Find the details and submit your proposal at https://ncph.org/what-is-public-history/national-park-service-projects/

@ncph.bsky.social is looking to contract Tribal Engagement Specialist(s) in the first phase of 2 admin histories for Chaco Culture NHP & Petroglyphs NM. The Specialist will ensure meaningful inclusion of Indigenous perspectives for both admin histories. Submit by 9/15. ncph.org/what-is-publ...

Postcard and Letter-Writing Campaign. September 17, 2025. 1pm ET. Bring your postcard and letter-writing supplies, and we'll provide ideas, tips, and company while you write to your representative. NCPH Logo in upper, right corner. Text displayed on image that looks like a postcard.

Let's write our representatives in community on September 17 at 1pm ET. You can make an optional donation to NCPH when you register and receive a set of public history-themed postcards. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=PostcardCampaign