The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a commemoration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy on Friday, April 4, the 57th anniversary of his death with emphasis on an urgent message of collective power for social change. This year’s theme, “How Long, Not Long,” modeled after
Join the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University for the annual student conference, the Creative Arts and Scholarly Engagement (CASE) Festival, on April 4 and 5. This year's festival will feature Natasha Trethewey as our keynote speaker along with programming sponsored by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center on the occasion of the 70th commemoration of
Worcester, Art, and Telling the Whole History Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84763385655?pwd=cUU3dVlUa24vdHJHdTYxUHR1U2VCdz09 Meeting ID: 847 6338 5655 Passcode: 294088 In 2022, Worcester, Massachusetts, marked its 300th anniversary, offering a chance for the city to reflect on its history. This history includes stories of the strength and resilience of people enslaved in the county, like Quock Walker, whose trials took place in
AASLH Speed Networking: Career Pathways 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 to you? Attend the online AASLH Speed Networking event to hear from
UCLA SUMMER ONLINE COURSE on The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce the new, ONLINE summer course Caring for Black History: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage. More information about the course can be found on the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program Summer Course site. This course will
Ford House Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan April 22 – 23 Early Bird Rate: $175 AASLH Members | $205 Nonmembers Rate After January 17: $215 AASLH Members | $255 Nonmembers SEE THE PROGRAM | REGISTER HERE Join leaders in the field of historic house museums to discuss how these museums communicate the stories and meanings of their collections, buildings,
AASLH Speed Networking: Career Pathways 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 to you? Attend the online AASLH Speed Networking event to hear from
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF)/ National Trust for Historic Preservation is soliciting proposals for Interpretation and Operations planning as part of the Stewardship planning for the Nina Simone Childhood home in Tryon, NC. Those interested in submitting a proposal are asked to please visit Current RFPs, RFQs and IFBs | National Trust for
Please join the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University for the 55th annual commemoration of the 1970 Gibbs-Green tragedy at Jackson State University at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The program will take place in front of Alexander Hall on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza. It is free and open to the public, and
Register today for our must-attend webinar, Navigating the Changing Landscape of Federal Funding, on May 15, 2025! In today’s political climate, knowledge is power. Federal funding is evolving, and so must your strategy on how to access and advocate for it. Join McAllister & Quinn for an exclusive webinar designed for nonprofit organizations like yours. In this dynamic session, you’ll
Although the National Park Service (NPS) is often thought of as a straightforward preservation agency, it is also a cultural institution that has fundamentally shaped the relationship between national identity, memory, and land in the United States. Hosted by the George Wright Society (https://www.georgewrightsociety.org), this webinar gathers together artists, NPS staff, and scholars to discuss
Museums & Race wants to get to know you and how you might fit into our team. We hope to add volunteers to the Steering Committee (2-year term) as well as a number of short-term, project-based co-conspirators. Nominees may be considered for multiple cycles. All activities are currently virtual. Short-term co-conspirators and/or Steering Committee members
Braver Together: Strengthening Civil and Human Rights Strengthening civic structures and supporting civil and human rights takes bravery. Individual acts of heroism can be inspiring, but movements and consistent change are built through collective bravery. This pay what you can interactive virtual session will draw on experiences from across the country and around the world
The New Orleans African American Museum (NOAAM) invites you to experience an unforgettable new installation: Vince Fraser: Ancestral Odyssey Debuting June 19, 2025 — Juneteenth Celebrate liberation through art that transcends time and space. Ancestral Odyssey is a permanent, immersive digital installation that fuses ancestral memory, sacred ritual, and next-gen technology. Created by UK-based digital artist Vince
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Hosted by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, Remembering Emmett is a series of programs commemorating 70 years since the murder of Emmett Till while also recognizing Mamie Till-Mobley’s courage in her pursuit of justice. The commemoration will take place August 28-29 in the H. G. Carpenter Building at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS, with the final
Call For Applications: The Heritage Emergency And Response Training (HEART) is a unique opportunity for U.S. based heritage and emergency management professionals to gain skills and experience in disaster response and preparedness for cultural heritage. Apply to join us at the Smithsonian this December for a course packed with information and knowledge sharing with others in
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