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August 15, 2025

Historians Defend the Smithsonian

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August 13, 2025

AHA Executive Director Appears on Here & Now to Discuss Trump’s Review of the Smithsonian

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August 11, 2025

AHA Executive Director Emeritus and Members Author Essays for New Republic History Series

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August 8, 2025

AHA Members Awarded 2025 NEH Grants

August 6, 2025

AHA, ACLS, & MLA Commend Court Decision Granting Preliminary Injunction of Cancellation of Awarded NEH Grants

August 5, 2025

AHA Publishes Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education

Members Making News

Members Making News highlights the accomplishments of AHA members.

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August 15, 2025

Historians Defend the Smithsonian

Updated August 15, 2025—On August 12, 2025, the White House notified the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution that the administration…

August 6, 2025

AHA, ACLS, & MLA Commend Court Decision Granting Preliminary Injunction of Cancellation of Awarded NEH Grants

August 5, 2025

AHA Publishes Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education

July 26, 2025

Update on Lawsuit to Restore the NEH

Action Alerts

The AHA issues action alerts to our membership and other audiences on important pieces of legislation or policy at the state and federal levels.

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August 15, 2025

Historians Defend the Smithsonian

Updated August 15, 2025—On August 12, 2025, the White House notified the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution that the administration…

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August 13, 2025

AHA Executive Director Appears on Here & Now to Discuss Trump’s Review of the Smithsonian

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August 11, 2025

AHA Executive Director Emeritus and Members Author Essays for New Republic History Series

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August 8, 2025

AHA Members Awarded 2025 NEH Grants

From the Executive Director’s Desk

AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel offers reflections on current issues before the AHA.

AHA in the News

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August 13, 2025

AHA Executive Director Appears on Here & Now to Discuss Trump’s Review of the Smithsonian

AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel appeared on WBUR’s Here & Now to speak about the sweeping review of the Smithsonian…

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July 3, 2025

AHA’s American Lesson Plan Report Featured in The Hill Op-Ed on Civic Education

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June 25, 2025

AHA Staff Member Writes on Historic Preservation in the Building Trades for Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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June 12, 2025

AHA Executive Director Featured on NPR Morning Edition Segment on Attempted Firing of Smithsonian Director

AHA Media Appearances & Publications

AHA staff and Council members have written articles and made public appearances highlighting the challenges teachers and educators face from legislation restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and issues related to teaching history with integrity.

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Press Releases

The AHA issues press releases on topics of importance—national and local–to the Association. To be added to our press list, please email communications manager Alexandra Levy (alevy@historians.org).

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For the Press

The AHA is pleased to speak with and provide resources for journalists and the media. If you are a member of the media and would like to submit a request for a referral or interview, please email press@historians.org. Please provide any pertinent deadlines and we will do our best to accommodate your request. The AHA can find you a historian for any topic, and assists with dozens of inquiries each year.