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Exploring the Past Around You: A Guide from the American Association for State and Local History

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The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is a national organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of state and local history. AASLH offers a variety of resources to help people explore the past around them, including a directory of historical sites, a database of historical documents, and a number of educational programs.

Historical Sites

One of the best ways to learn about the past is to visit historical sites. AASLH's directory of historical sites includes over 10,000 sites across the United States, from museums and monuments to battlefields and archaeological sites. You can search the directory by state, region, or type of site. For example, if you're interested in visiting a Civil War battlefield, you can search the directory for "Civil War battlefields" and find a list of all the Civil War battlefields in the United States.

Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You (American Association for State and Local History)

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Once you've found a few historical sites that you're interested in visiting, you can use AASLH's website to learn more about each site. Each site listing includes information about the site's history, hours of operation, and admission fees. You can also find links to the site's website and social media pages.

Historical Documents

Another great way to learn about the past is to read historical documents. AASLH's database of historical documents includes over 1 million documents from all over the United States. You can search the database by keyword, date, or type of document. For example, if you're interested in reading letters from Civil War soldiers, you can search the database for "Civil War letters" and find a list of all the Civil War letters in the database.

Once you've found a few historical documents that you're interested in reading, you can view them online or download them to your computer. AASLH's website also includes a number of tools to help you analyze and interpret historical documents.

Educational Programs

AASLH offers a variety of educational programs to help people learn about the past. These programs include workshops, conferences, and online courses. AASLH also publishes a number of books and articles on state and local history.

AASLH's educational programs are designed for people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone who is interested in learning more about the past, AASLH has a program that's right for you.

The American Association for State and Local History is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in exploring the past around them. AASLH offers a variety of resources to help people learn about historical sites, historical documents, and educational programs. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone who is interested in learning more about the past, AASLH has something for you.

Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You (American Association for State and Local History)

by Myron A. Marty

4.4 out of 5