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The Peoples of Utah Revisited: How Utah is Commemorating America250

Conservation - American Association for State and

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

Conservation - American Association for State and

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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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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How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th

Conservation - American Association for State and

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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