National Council on Public History

Are you a grad student planning to present at NCPH 2027 in St. Louis? The Graduate Student Travel Award can help you get there! Five awards of $500 each will be given with a complimentary ticket to the awards breakfast. Fill out the short application by Dec. 1, 2026: ncph.org/about/awards...

“I thought my family came to America, but I later understood that America had already come to Laos.” Vimala Phongsavanh, 2026 NCPH Grassroots Public History Award winner, writes about her family history and the impact of American military intervention in Laos. Read it: nextcity.org/features/we-...

The hotel room block, registration rates, and deadlines for NCPH 2027 next April 21-24 in St. Louis are now available! Get a head start on your 2027 budgeting and travel plans at: ncph.org/conference/n.... Travel info and updates on the room will be posted at: ncph.org/conference/n....

New on History@Work. Sarah Nestor Lane introduces freely accessible lesson plans that address local impacts of WWII. “Creating these educational resources is a step toward the long game: helping today’s students become tomorrow’s historians and stewards of local history.” ncph.org/history-at-w...

Have you read a new book this year that made you think “Wow, this deserves an award!”? Nominate it for the NCPH Book Award by Nov. 1, 2026: ncph.org/about/awards.... The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and certificate, both presented at the NCPH Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri this April.

If you want to present at #NCPH2027, submit a poster proposal by Oct. 18! The poster session will be held at our conference hotel on April 22, 2027. Poster presenters share their projects with conference goers in one-on-one discussions. Find the submission instructions at: ncph.org/news/ncph-20...

Let’s lift up history practitioners doing amazing work! If you know of a public history project that contributed to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past or that serves as a model of professional public history practice, submit it by November 1: ncph.org/about/awards...

Kevin Lukacs discusses why “3D technology could be the next major frontier for education initiatives” on History@Work. He provides examples of how the technology can be used “intentionally and meaningfully, fulfilling a purpose that cannot be met by the object alone.” ncph.org/history-at-w...

Grumpy Hour is back on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7-8pm Eastern! Grumpy Hours (in contrast to “happy hours”) give space for commiseration, community, and much-needed venting for those working in public history or looking to find a career in the field. Register for free community.ncph.org/event/Grumpy...

This is a reminder to mark your calendars for NCPH 2027! We met on AASLH’s schedule for the joint conference this fall but will return to NCPH’s regular spring conference schedule in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-24, 2027. Keep an eye out for updates and opportunities: ncph.org/conference/n....

History@Work Lead Editor Adina Langer explores why public historians may have been hesitant to respond to our 2023 call for posts that explore AI topics and asks readers to weigh in on topics you’d like to see covered by respondents to a new special call. ncph.org/history-at-w... #AI #PublicHistory

If you enjoyed your time with us in Providence last week, consider joining NCPH or renewing to receive the full benefits of being a member, like access to The Public Historian, a weekly public history news update, discounted conference registration rates, and more! Join or renew at: ncph.org/join

The NCPH staff will be out of the office this week to rest and recover from our conference. We will begin responding to your messages and fielding your requests on Monday, September 28. Thank you!

The historians are coming! The historians are coming! #WorkOfRevolution @aaslh.org @ncph.bsky.social

NCPH and AASLH would like to recognize @lepagevu.bsky.social for being a Platinum Level joint conference sponsor! Their generous sponsorship helped make this week possible. Thank you for supporting NCPH in our mission to serve the needs of practitioners putting history to work in the world.

🗃️ For folks in RI, @ncph.bsky.social's annual meeting will feature conversations on religion & public history. One is a working group on church closures & the other is an awesome plenary being held at the the church Roger Williams founded. Please share widely, as the plenary is open to the public!

Welcome to Providence! We’re looking forward to sharing the week in community–learning, presenting, and connecting–to sustain ourselves in our public history work. There will be meaningful conversations, advocacy, exploration, and fun! Tag us and use #WorkOfRevolution to share your experience.

New on History@Work. Eric Schubert and Evan Hanzelman join us to discuss how a broader definition of success in historic preservation can sustain us in our work. Read it: ncph.org/history-at-w...

New swag spotted in the NCPH office! Make it yours at NCPH-AASLH 2026. Donate to the NCPH Annual Fund: community.ncph.org/donations/. Show your receipt at the registration desk to receive your swag. $10 = advocacy postcard pack $15 = History@Work sticker + NCPH magnet $20 or more = all of the above

The NCPH Board honored Kristine Navarro-McElhaney with the Award for Extraordinary Service! It is only given when the board seeks to recognize publicly someone who has made transformational contributions to NCPH. Thank you for your exceptional leadership and service over more than decade, Kristine!

The Public Historian is seeking proposals for a special issue, Women and Public History: The Professional, the Political, and the Historical. Submissions are due November 1, 2026. Find the full details at ncph.org/news/the-pub....

We’re accepting 2027 award nominations! Despite persistent challenges in our field, good public history work continues. Let’s recognize the professionals and students taking up the work! When we meet in St. Louis, April 21-24, 2027 we’ll honor award winners. Apply or nominate: ncph.org/about/awards/

If you’re teaching state history, US history, or world history this school year, we have resources for your classroom! Find your local American WWII Heritage City (there are 38 to choose from!), and help students connect local stories to national home front topics. ncph.org/what-is-publ...

TOMORROW: At events across the nation, NPCA is inviting park visitors to sign postcards thanking park staff and add their names to petitions urging Congress to fund and protect national parks. www.npca.org/articles/114...