The Organization of American Historians is the largest learned society devoted to the study of American history. Since its founding in 1907 as the Mississippi Valley Historical Association, the OAH has promoted the study and teaching of the American past through its many activities. The work of the organization is supported by our members and contributions of its supporters. We invite you to learn more about the organization and encourage you to support its efforts by becoming a member today.

July 2008 OAH Magazine looks at
the Black Power Movement

The current issue of the OAH Magazine of History examines the Black Power movement and, in so doing, brings to light new perspectives not only on Black Power, but also the broader context of the civil rights movement and the social, political, and cultural changes in the 1960s and 1970s.

OAH Debuts 2008 Best Essays in American History

OAH and Palgrave Macmillan are proud to announce the third annual Best Essays in American History volume, which showcases the best American history articles published between the summers of 2006 and 2007. This second volume provides a quick and comprehensive overview of the top work and the current intellectual trends in the field of American history.

Teaching American History in a Global Perspective

Recognizing the urgent need for students to understand the emergence of the United States' power and prestige in relation to world events, the OAH and the College Board has just published, America on the World Stage: A Global Approach to U.S. History, which reframes the teaching of American history in a global context.

OAH Hosts National Collaborative
for Women's History Sites

The OAH serves as an online host to the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites (NCWHS) web site. NCWHS supports and promotes the preservation and interpretation of sites and locales that bear witness to women's participation in American life. The Collaborative makes women's contributions to history visible so that all women's experiences and potential are fully valued.

OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program

OAH is pleased to announce an expanded list of historians participating in its Distinguished Lectureship Program. Speaking on a wide range of topics, from "Hypertext and History" and "The Historical Construction of Racism" to "American Nationalism in Comparative Perspective" and "Using Historic Sites to Interpret Women's History," the OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program brings premier scholars to your institution.

The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.