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The Peoples of Utah Revisited: How Utah is Commemorating America250

American Association for State and Local History

By Monique Davila, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Jordan Kiyak, Research Outreach Coordinator, Utah Historical Society As the thirteen American colonies celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Utah’s story unfolded far from the revolution that gripped the East Coast. for UHS staff to scan and digitize.

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Prepare for the U.S. 250th Anniversary at the AASLH Annual Conference

American Association for State and Local History

250th anniversary, coming up in 2026. Wednesday, September 11, and Saturday, September 14 Putting It All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations Workshop Cost: $65, Preregistration Required The U.S. Prepare for the U.S. 250th Anniversary at the AASLH Annual Conference We are less than two years away from the U.S.

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How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th

American Association for State and Local History

How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th – By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO “The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Youth250 resources range from a toolkit, to research, to a national youth advisory bureau. Gen Z will write its next chapter.”

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

In our latest article by Julie Parke, Museum Administrator at Elkhart County Historical Museum , find out how the museum drew inspiration from the AASLH Reframing History report to develop an innovative new exhibit that engages visitors in historical research. Take a longer look, however, and individual workers begin to stand out.

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ARL Advocates for Social Sciences, Library Funding on Capitol Hill

Association of Research Libraries

Foregrounding how social and behavioral sciences are informing policy and improving lives, participants called for robust funding for grantmaking federal agencies in the FY 2026 appropriations process. The post ARL Advocates for Social Sciences, Library Funding on Capitol Hill appeared first on Association of Research Libraries.

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After the Election

American Association for State and Local History

Research shows that the vast majority of Americans support telling our whole history—one that both highlights our strengths and critically examines our failures. As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, our work will take on even greater significance.

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The Importance of the European Accessibility Act to Canada and the United States

Association of Research Libraries

In the United States new Title II guidelines for accessibility that must be enacted by April 2026 are also helping to ensure that materials are accessible. I base this upon the influence Plan S had on the global scholarly information market to increase open access (OA) to research data and publications.