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30 October 2026

Call to Action: Section 106 and S. 5653

For sixty years, Section 106 of the NHPA has given communities and Tribal Nations a voice before federal projects destroy sacred sites, historic neighborhoods, battlefields, and burial grounds. Now the Senate is preparing to vote on S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), legislation that would dismantle those protections. A first vote is expected on November 9. Every community will feel the loss of protections for the historic, archaeological, and sacred spaces that make our nation unique and beautiful. Without a robust Section 106 process, none of us will have recourse to prevent the destruction of our main streets, our historic cemeteries, or our sacred lands. Contacting your senators before November 9 is critical. Emails, postcards, and phone calls all help. If you are able to get a meeting with staff in person, even better.

21 October 2026

Show your support for NCPH!

We rolled out new swag at the joint conference last month, including this fun “History@Work Ahead” sticker sported by our own Jess Baloun! Didn’t get your merch in Providence? You can donate to the NCPH Annual Fund, say “I want my swag, please!” Read More

19 October 2026

The Public Historian Call for Papers

Call for Papers: Women and Public History: The Professional, the Political, and the Historical 
 

Women are the majority of public historians. What now?

This special issue of The Public Historian, the first in the journal’s run, will center on women’s public history and women in public history.

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06 October 2026

Take Action to Stop NARA Closures

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is planning to close its regional archives in San Francisco and Chicago, putting public access to important regional historical records at risk. These facilities hold collections that document the histories of communities, organizations, and individuals across the country, including materials that may not be available elsewhere. Read More

29 September 2026

Deadline extended: NCPH 2027 Posters!

Deadline extended! NCPH is accepting poster proposals for our 2027 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, through October 18, 2026! The poster session will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2027, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Read More

01 September 2026

2026 Board Award for Extraordinary Service!

The NCPH Board has honored Kristine Navarro-McElhaney with the 2026 Award for Extraordinary Service! This award is only given when the board seeks to recognize publicly an individual who has made transformational contributions to the work of NCPH. Kristine’s exceptional leadership and service to NCPH over more than a decade has been defined by careful financial stewardship, enthusiastic promotion of public history, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and characterized by unparalleled kindness and uplifting. Join us in congratulating Kristine!