Organization of American Historians

Organization of American Historians Founded in 1907, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) is the largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history.

The OAH is supported through the contributions of its membership, income from the annual meeting, and the support of Indiana University. The OAH represents more than 7,800 historians working in the U.S. and abroad. Our members include college and university professors, precollegiate teachers, archivists, museum curators, public historians, students, and a variety of scholars employed in government and the private sector.

On this day in 1865, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation granting general amnesty to Confederates. For more o...
05/29/2026

On this day in 1865, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation granting general amnesty to Confederates. For more on Andrew Johnson and party politics in the nineteenth century, check out Erik Alexander and Rachel Shelden’s 2024 blog post, “Historians and the Strange, Fluid World of Nineteenth-Century Politics.” https://tinyurl.com/2rh46bt4

05/29/2026

Don’t miss this conversation with Nicole Martin on the JAH Podcast about Western boarding house women’s role in Reconstruction! Listen here: https://oah.org/podcasts/jah-podcast/

Hear from OAH Speaker Madeline Y. Hsu from the University of Maryland, College Park, with her talk “The Good Immigrants:...
05/29/2026

Hear from OAH Speaker Madeline Y. Hsu from the University of Maryland, College Park, with her talk “The Good Immigrants: How the Yellow Peril Became the Model Minority."

Book today: https://ow.ly/eLjA50YUHgZ

: On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge—one of the world's most famous bridges—opened to the public. It opened for ve...
05/27/2026

: On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge—one of the world's most famous bridges—opened to the public. It opened for vehicle traffic the next day, May 28, 1937. Listen to Smallpox and urban nature in 1860s San Francisco on Intervals: https://ow.ly/VUFJ50Z4LgO

Our new Women Historians Affinity Group will have its first virtual gathering tomorrow at 6pm ET. This is a welcoming sp...
05/26/2026

Our new Women Historians Affinity Group will have its first virtual gathering tomorrow at 6pm ET. This is a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, share insights, and support one another’s work and experiences in the field of history. Sign up today and share with a colleague: https://ow.ly/XlTx50Z4tKN

Congratulations to OAH Lecturer Stephanie Coontz on her new book "For Better and Worse:The Complicated Past and Challen...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to OAH Lecturer Stephanie Coontz on her new book "For Better and Worse:
The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage."
Get the book: https://ow.ly/g3xs50Z2NoL

At the end of May in 1924, President Coolidge signed into law the Immigration Act of 1924. Read about Industry, Immigrat...
05/26/2026

At the end of May in 1924, President Coolidge signed into law the Immigration Act of 1924. Read about Industry, Immigration, and Empire in The American Historian's U.S. History at 250 series: https://ow.ly/hwe950Z4gwq

This Memorial Day, we remember those who fought for the US. Join us in reflecting on the history that shaped our nation.
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who fought for the US. Join us in reflecting on the history that shaped our nation.

“Our actions serve as a bulwark against efforts to censor, marginalize, and silence histories that tell the stories of a...
05/22/2026

“Our actions serve as a bulwark against efforts to censor, marginalize, and silence histories that tell the stories of all Americans.”

At OAH, we believe honest, inclusive history matters. Read OAH President Marc Stein’s letter to learn why supporting this work is so important and why now is the time to invest in the future of history.
https://ow.ly/qQJr50Z2Nbj

Book Manu Karuka for his talk, “Empire’s Tracks: Indigenous Nations, Chinese Workers, and the Transcontinental Railroa...
05/22/2026

Book Manu Karuka for his talk, “Empire’s Tracks: Indigenous Nations, Chinese Workers, and the Transcontinental Railroad.” Drawing on his book, Karuka explores continental imperialism, counter-sovereignty, and the relationships that shaped North America.

Book: https://ow.ly/yOFj50YUGcM

Our May events continue today & next week! Join us virtually this evening at 5pm ET for a Future of the Past webinar on ...
05/21/2026

Our May events continue today & next week! Join us virtually this evening at 5pm ET for a Future of the Past webinar on the U.S. at the turn of the 21st century, hop on tomorrow for our member Meet-and-Greet at 12pm ET, and next week be part of our inaugural Women Historians Affinity Group virtual gathering.

Future of the Past Webinar: https://ow.ly/ei0T50Z2Ls8

Meet-and-Greet: https://ow.ly/Twz350Z2Lsb

Women Historians Affinity Group: https://ow.ly/HQmS50Z2Ls9

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112 N Bryan Avenue
Bloomington, IN
47408

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18128557311

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