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- EIN 53-0217487
- (202) 544-2422
- 400 A St Se Washington DC 20003-3807 USA
- www.historians.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Education, Historical Organizations, Professional Societies & Associations
Mission: As the largest professional organization for historians in the world, the association promotes history and historical work through publications, an annual meeting, professional development, prizes, ongoing committee activities, and special projects.
Programs: Publications: the association's diverse publishing program serves the following efforts in the advancement of history: to strengthen the study and teaching of history; to address the common concerns of the historical community; to represent the discipline in policy matters; to provide timely and systematic coverage of research developments; and to disseminate new scholarship and information for its application in a variety of ways.
membership services: the association provides advocacy and support for historians in all fields and professions by promoting history education, the professional work of historians, and the critical role of historical thinking in public life. Members benefit from the ahas leadership on issues such as academic freedom, access to archives, the centrality of history to public culture, improvements in curricula, and other vital issues. The associations programs and initiatives advance teaching and learning of history, enhance the career development of historians, and encourage scholarly discussion.
annual meeting: the associations annual meeting provides a unique forum for members and the general public to exchange information, research, and ideas. Attendees of the annual meeting have the opportunity to explore historical connections with scholars outside their fields, identify new research and scholarship, meet with editors, discover resources for teaching and learning, join critical discussions with other historians, and gain new stills for research, teaching, and public engagement.