American Historical Association

10/27/2026

A look back at the 2013 AHA annual meeting in New Orleans!

As we prepare to return to New Orleans for in January, we're revisiting memories from past annual meetings.

When and where did you attend your first AHA annual meeting? Share your memories with us!

10/27/2026

Do you need to know what you think before you start writing?

Not necessarily, argues historian Lynn Hunt. In a 2010 essay, Hunt explores how the act of writing itself generates new ideas and why getting words on the page is essential to the thinking process.

From the archives:

Writing is stressful. Sitting in my computer chair my neck and shoulder muscles almost immediately tense up as I dig around in my brain for the best phrase or even any coherent string of words.

10/27/2026

What can a plow, a fire bucket, or a needle case tell us about the Age of Revolutions?

In ’76 Objects, a special issue of the American Historical Review, historians explore the revolutionary era through material culture, revealing how everyday objects shaped and reflected the political, social, and cultural experiences of the period.

Explore the issue, guest edited by AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel, as we continue to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence:

The official journal of the American Historical Association. Publishes research that brings together scholarship from every major field of historical study. Articles include original interpretation and make a contribution to historical knowledge.

10/26/2026

Stay connected with the history community through the AHA Events Calendar.

Explore upcoming conferences, webinars, and other events that bring historians together to share research, exchange ideas, and build connections.

Hosting an event of interest to historians? Submit it to the calendar to help spread the word.

Learn more:

Event Calendar Search Event Type AHA Topics Month Year Interested in Opportunities? The AHA's Calls for Opportunities Calendar shares upcoming calls for papers, conference proposals, and other activit...

10/23/2026

Hand signals are a familiar part of baseball today, but that wasn't always the case.

Ahead of the World Series, revisit a 2018 article on how deaf baseball player William Ellsworth “Dummy” Hoy helped bring umpires’ hand signals to the game.

The truth about a deaf player’s contribution to the national pastime has been too long and too unfairly denied.

10/23/2026

Calling all undergraduate historians! Share your research at the Undergraduate Research Lightning Rounds at in New Orleans. Participants will present their work in just 3 minutes!

Submit your proposal by November 15. Learn more and apply at the link.

Learn how to submit a proposal to present your undergraduate thesis or research at the AHA annual meeting.

10/22/2026

Historians work in classrooms, museums, archives, libraries, government, and beyond.

At the AHA annual meeting, they come together to exchange ideas, connect with colleagues, and learn from one another.

Whatever your career stage or path, come find your community at in New Orleans, January 7–10.

Register here: https://www.historians.org/events/annual-meeting/

10/22/2026

Academic freedom is central to the AHA’s standards of professional conduct and our work in support of historical scholarship and teaching.

The relationship between academic freedom, the First Amendment, and freedom of expression is nuanced. Explore AHA resources to learn more about academic freedom, its role in the historical discipline and in different professions, and the broader conversations surrounding it:

On Academic Freedom About These Resources Principles of academic freedom are central to the American Historical Association's Statement on Standards of Professional Conduct and inform the Association'...

10/22/2026

Historians balance many responsibilities beyond their professional lives. The AHA offers childcare grants to help members participate in the annual meeting while managing caregiving expenses.

Attending in New Orleans? Apply by November 15 to receive support for childcare costs:

The Association offers 10 grants of up to $250 to assist AHA members who have childcare costs during the meeting.

10/21/2026

Heading to New Orleans for ? The annual meeting offers plenty of opportunities to explore the city's rich history.

In , Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir, co-chair of the Local Arrangements Committee, highlights sessions that bring New Orleans history into conversation with broader questions historians are asking today.

Explore the recommendations and start planning your annual meeting experience:

Explore New Orleans history at the 2027 annual meeting with session recommendations from the co-chair of the Local Arrangements Committee.