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05 November 2026
NCPH 2027 Call for Working Group Discussants
Have a question, challenge, or initiative in your public history practice that would benefit from collaboration with colleagues? At NCPH 2027 in St. Louis, five working groups are convening and seeking discussants to connect, share interests, and work through similar questions. Read More
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
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.
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