The American Historical Association will hold the Virginia Conference on Introductory History Courses on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) in Richmond. With support from New American History and Bunk History at the University of Richmond, VMHC, and other partners, this two-day, regional conference facilitates conversations among educators who teach introductory history courses, whether in secondary schools, community colleges, or four-year universities.
This conference brings together history educators who teach introductory US, European, and world history courses in middle and high schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities across Virginia and the surrounding region. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, exchange ideas with colleagues, and learn from scholars and educators committed to strengthening history education. The conference offers a valuable opportunity to build connections, share effective practices, and advance our common goal of student success.
Conference Features
- Leading Historians and History Educators
Attend presentations and workshops led by accomplished historians and innovative history educators from across the region.
- State of History Education in Virginia
Explore current developments in state education policy with implications for K–12 public schools and higher education.
- Teaching with Primary Sources
Discover classroom-ready materials from the Library of Congress and organizations in the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Consortium.
- Share Resources and Ideas
Join conversations with instructors teaching introductory US and world history across the region, and exchange resources and effective teaching strategies.
- Supporting Student Success
Explore approaches for helping students navigate the transition from high school to college-level history courses and expectations.
Registration will open soon. A full program will be available in August.
