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Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate what history is shared at the Smithsonian Institution and National Park Service sites. Read our statement on this political interference in the practice of history.

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Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom have released a report which includes 14 recommendations. Among them are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums, including Egyptian mummies.

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People from marginalized backgrounds documented in thousands of webpages have been scrubbed from Pentagon websites, following President Trump's executive order calling for government agencies to do away with anything perceived as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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What is the staff leader's responsibility for educating, supporting, and facilitating the governing authority's work? Attend a webinar on April 3 to explore four lessons that are key to building mutual trust and respect between staff and governing authority leaders. Register at tinyurl.com/3673vur4.

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AASLH, along with other museum associations, sent a letter to Acting Director of IMLS Keith Sonderling that highlights the importance of museums, as well as the critical support IMLS provides. A group of bipartisan senators also sent a letter to Sonderling. Read more at aaslh.org/imls-house-letter.

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Our instructor-led Online Courses are extremely popular. Registration is now open for summer courses, which include Basics of Archives, Caring for Museum Collections, Developing Exhibitions: Planning and Design, and Introduction to Financial Management. Register at learn.aaslh.org/upcoming-events.

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Today, AASLH President & CEO John Dichtl was at "A Common Cause for All," a convening of US 250th anniversary planners. He moderated a panel titled "From Start to the Finish: Lessons from the States." Panelists included representatives from Colorado, Kentucky, and Virginia state commissions.

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URGENT: A letter is circulating in the House of Representatives asking the Trump administration. to reconsider the executive order that guts the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please CALL your members of the House to ask them to sign onto the letter: https://www.congressweb.com/aam/97/

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This past Sunday in Massachusetts, AASLH Institutional Member the Concord Museum lit a massive lantern to commemorate the key role the town played in the birth of America. In addition to lighting the lantern, cyclists followed Paul Revere's famous route.

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Last week was another busy week of federal challenges to museums, history organizations, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read our update and how you can take action if you haven't done so already at tinyurl.com/3t9kdsnz.

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National Historic Marker Weekend is only one month away! This event, created by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, brings people together to clean historical markers around their community. The event will take place April 25 – 27. Learn how you can get involved at tinyurl.com/3f6tpdap.

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You're invited to our free networking and community-building event tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET. Meet your peers from around the country to discuss the challenges we're facing, encourage one another, and share ideas and resources. Hosted by the AASLH Educators and Interpreters Committee.

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A series of emails sent late last month from the Trump administration to National Park Service staff provided instructions on how to describe the highly publicized staff cuts. One park ranger said the talking points prevent staff from telling the public the truth.

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In Utah, climate scientists are recreating historical photographs and using a technique called re-photographing to study changes in climate and the ecosystem.

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Attend the upcoming summit, Interpreting Historic House Museums Today, to discuss the current state of interpretation at historic house museums and to help chart the future of interpretation for the next 10 – 15 years. Registration closes on April 11. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/mrrw37s3.

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Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Learn more about this program and register your museum to participate this year.

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The nationally recognized organization that provides greater support and recognition for Black, Indigenous, and people of color throughout museums across the United States is marking its tenth anniversary with a virtual town hall on March 26.

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Are you a student in a history, public history, museum studies, or other academic program who plans to work in museums or historic sites? Are you newly working in the field and wondering about the career paths available? Learn about our online event on April 11 at tinyurl.com/y2dm8sna.

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The Trump administration is seeking to cancel the leases for 34 National Park Service buildings, including visitor centers and museums. Park advocates warn the move could harm the visitor experience and place artifacts at risk of damage or loss.

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Make sure to see AASLH if you are participating in the National Council on Public History's Annual Meeting in Montreal next week. We're participating in two sessions and will be in the Exhibit Hall. See the program for details. Learn more at tinyurl.com/3haekcxv.

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The White House has appointed Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith E. Sonderling as the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We encourage you to take action to defend IMLS. Take action at https://aaslh.org/defend-the-institute-of-museum-and-library-services-take-action-now.

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What is the org leader's responsibility for educating, supporting, and facilitating the board's work? This upcoming webinar will explore four lessons that are key to building mutual trust and respect between staff and the governing authority. Speaker Anne Ackerson is a nonprofit leadership expert.

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The 250th anniversary of the U.S. will have more people searching Wikipedia for info about American history. Wiki Education, in partnership with AASLH, is offering a online course that will teach best practices in contributing evidence-based info to Wikipedia. Register at tinyurl.com/y5htb779.

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Our Strengthening History Communication half-day virtual workshop on April 24 will help history practitioners at institutions of all types and sizes learn how to communicate about their work more effectively. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/musbf9k5.

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Join us for this month's History Hour with the AASLH Educators and Interpreters Committee on March 25. Meet members of the committee and your peers from around the country to share ideas and resources in education and interpretation. Register at tinyurl.com/HHEI0325.

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Last Friday, President Trump signed an Executive Order that would essentially gut IMLS. IMLS efficiently provides critical resources to museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Read AASLH's statement on how to take action to save IMLS at tinyurl.com/yc26zmmw.

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Were you impacted by this weekend's storms? Visit the Disaster Planning and Recovery Resources page on our website for extensive resources you can use. AASLH is a partner of the Heritage Emergency Network Task Force. Visit the page at aaslh.org/disaster.

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Most of us in the museum field feel we have too much work and too little time. No matter how much we get done, our to-do lists never seem to get any shorter—only longer by leaps and bounds. Here's a practical guide from the American Alliance of Museums on how to say no and what to say no to.

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The Women's Suffrage National Monument is reintroducing itself with the launch of its new brand and website. WSNMF is building the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to American Women's History.

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Civic Season is an annual event, organized by Made By Us, that takes place between Juneteenth and July 4 with the goal of connecting communities to history and civic engagement. We encourage organizations to learn more about how to get involved and join the movement by visiting thecivicseason.com.

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AASLH is onsite at the Tennessee Association of Museums Conference this week, where we hosted a session on our resources to help you plan for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. You can access these resources at aaslh.org/250.

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Presented in partnership with Made By Us, attend a Museums and Civics Season webinar to learn how your organization can take part in Civic Season, a nationwide initiative connecting communities to history and civic engagement. Join us March 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern. Register at tinyurl.com/j5anfuny.

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Every day, AASLH works to serve and strengthen the field—but our advocacy is most effective when we speak for more people. AASLH's advocacy efforts take many forms, but none of them are possible without members. Become a member at aaslh.org/membership.

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Congratulations to the Buffalo Grove (IL) Raupp Museum, which earned a Bronze Certificate for Stewardship of Collections in the AASLH Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS). Learn more about STEPS at tinyurl.com/AASLHSTEPS..

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It's Civics Learning Week, a time when museums and historic sites can highlight their civic education programming. Need inspiration for civics programs and initiatives? Check out our Civic Education and Engagement Resource Kit on this topic at tinyurl.com/CivicsKit.

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This week is Civics Learning Week. This event, hosted by iCivics, seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the U.S. Getting involved is a great opportunity for your organization to share what they do to promote civic education.

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Intended for those with little to moderate familiarity with financial concepts, our four-week Financial Structures and Strategy Online Course helps students better understand institutional finance and accountability. It's about to fill—register soon! Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/yhamt4jy.

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Museums continued to make headway last year toward repatriating the remains of thousands of Native American ancestors to tribal nations. Recent ProPublica reporting highlighted decades of slow progress of compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

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Is your organization planning an internship? AASLH members can post internships for 90 days for free on the AASLH Job Board. It's only $35 for nonmembers to post internships. Remember, compensation information is required for all job postings, including internships. Visit jobs.aaslh.org.

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As many history museums are planning for busy spring and summer seasons, Museum 411 editors offer some creative ideas for turning admission deals into fun marketing opportunities.

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Today is International Women's Day. It's a great time to get involved in the Women's History Affinity Community. Join this community's Google Group to share news and resources and connect with those who are passionate about this topic around the country. Get involved at tinyurl.com/yrckw3vb.

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Staff, volunteers, and board members of AASLH Institutional Members all have access to membership benefits. We encourage all Institutional Members to make sure that current staff, volunteers, and board members are included in their profile on the AASLH Membership Center at tinyurl.com/3mh4auk8.

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C-SPAN's 21st annual Student Documentary Competition includes "Investing in America: Museums and the Future of Our Nation." It includes an interview with AASLH's John Marks and relies on the AASLH National Census of History Organizations to make the case for federal support for museums.

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As the national association serving history organizations, AASLH can better advocate for the field when we understand the real-world effects of federal policies. We encourage you to share your experiences with your elected officials and with AASLH using the form at tinyurl.com/3442y3vk.

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Just months after a National Park Service study concluded that an area of Louisiana with an enduring Afro-Creole culture had been eligible to receive rare federal protection, the agency has reversed course.

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Join us March 13 for a webinar in partnership with Made By Us to learn how your organization can take part in Civic Season, a nationwide initiative connecting communities to history and civic engagement. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/j5anfuny.

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On the AASLH Blog, Vice President Bethany Hawkins shares steps history organizations can take to prevent gender discrimination and sexual harassment. These policies should also be applied to all volunteers, including board members. Read the post at tinyurl.com/3p9fwuce.

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The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress is the world's foremost repository for documentary materials on local, state, and regional cultural traditions, both historic and contemporary. Attend a free webinar tomorrow to learn more about this collection.Register at tinyurl.com/2pdakahd.

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The owners of President James Monroe's Loudoun County estate, Oak Hill, and Loudoun County officials couldn't get the Virginia Senate to accept the home. Lawmakers were wary of taking on the cost of maintaining a new state park.

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In our spring Financial Structures and Strategy Online Course students will learn the basic structures and functions of financial oversight and understand how to activate finance as a strategic tool to benefit organizational planning and evaluation. Register at tinyurl.com/yhamt4jy.

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