Meeting Resources
Professional Development and Career Diversity at AHA17
The annual meeting offers all kinds of opportunities to explore career paths, hone your job search skills, and expand your professional network. Whatever the stage of your career search, there is a workshop, panel session or networking opportunity to aid you at AHA17.
Teaching and Learning at AHA17
Teaching is an essential skill for any historian. That’s why AHA17’s teaching and learning program caters to all career stages and all levels of history. Whether you work in a classroom, archive, or the public sphere, you will find numerous opportunities to enhance your teaching and discover more about the value of learning history.
AHA17 Digital Projects Lightning Round
This year, the AHA is proud to present to our annual meeting attendees the Digital Projects Lightning Round.
Getting Started in Digital History 2017
Last year brought historians with an interest in using digital tools and resources together with experts in a range of digital-history methodologies. The workshop this year will include both beginner and intermediate hands-on sessions.
Denver Resources
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
Detailed information about hotel and meeting room accommodations for attendees with disabilities.
Transportation and Travel
Essential details about air and ground transportation to Denver, as well as tips for using public transit as well as key information on safety as well as other practical tidbits (such as where to find a dry-cleaner or office supply store.
AHA Tours of Denver
The Local Arrangements Committee has organized 14 tours highlighting the historical resources of Denver. Participants will have a unique opportunity to take these tours with their fellow historians.
Historic Denver Scavenger Hunt
If you’re attending the 131st annual meeting in Denver, get out on the town by participating in the AHA17 Historic Denver Scavenger Hunt! Use the clues provided to identify the following historic sites.
Top Denver Attractions for Historians
This guide presents a variety of museums, historic homes, and parks within a short distance of the meeting hotels. Don’t miss the cultural, natural, and historical charms of this city.
Denver Area Day Trips
Thinking about coming early or staying late to explore the Denver area? Here are a few destinations within an hour’s drive of the city that are ideal for experiencing the region’s history, culture, and countryside.
Coming to Denver in January: Don’t Fear the Weather
Shelby Balik of the Local Arrangements Committee explains why Denver Januaries aren’t to be feared and gives tips on preparing for a comfortable AHA17.
High Altitude Tips
Denver’s elevation is 5,280 feet. Here are some tips, courtesy of Visit Denver, to stay comfortable in the Mile-High City while you’re at the annual meeting!