Virginia Historical Society Partners with American Association for State and Local History on Local Events
The American Association for State and Local History annual meeting—the premier national meeting for history professionals—takes place in Richmond on September 14–17. The VHS is excited to be a partner for the conference, which highlights current trends in the field of history museums and historic sites. Three of the keynote events at the meeting featuring nationally significant speakers are free and open to the public.
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The Civil War and How We Remember It
Thursday, September 15, 2011 | Time: 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond Convention Center
Author and contributor to the New York Times Civil War 150 blog “Disunion” Adam Goodheart will address the Civil War and how we remember it. This event is made available to the public at no charge through the support of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. To learn more about the AASLH conference, visit
http://www.aaslh.org/am2011.htm.
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Civil Rights Movement and How it is Commemorated in our Society Today
Friday, September 16, 2011 | Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Location: Richmond Convention Center
Dr. Dorothy Cotton will discuss her experiences in the civil rights movement and how it is commemorated in our society today. This event is made available to the public at no charge through the support of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. To learn more about the AASLH conference, visit
http://www.aaslh.org/am2011.htm.
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Town Hall Discussion: Remembrance and Commemoration
Saturday, September 17, 2011 | Time: 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Virginia State Capitol
Dr. Spencer Crew will lead a town hall discussion on the importance of remembrance and whose voices are heard in the process of commemoration. This event is made available to the public at no charge through the support of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. To learn more about the AASLH conference, visit
http://www.aaslh.org/am2011.htm.
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