Preserving the stories of ordinary Americans is an important part of historical scholarship. Writers can partner with local museums and historical societies to publish local history books.

It’s important to be careful when you pick up something old. Here are some tips to keep artifacts safe when you move them.

There are many different types of positions within a museum. Perhaps one of them is the perfect career choice for you!

This can be a very difficult part of a curator’s job. Here are some tips on how to deal with this sticky situation.

Over the years, Christmas ornaments have evolved from simple, paper pouches to elaborate hand blown glass figurines.

This traveling exhibition tells the story of the White House grounds, from Thomas Jefferson’s original plans to First Lady Michelle Obama’s vegetable garden.

History Day is not just a day, it’s an experience! If you haven’t heard of it before, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in your community.

Experiences resonate differently for each individual. But these are the artifacts that were so powerful for me, I believe every American should see them in his or her lifetime.

To keep things fresh, historic house museums must be creative with programming. Here are some great ideas from some innovative museums.

Museums are in a unique position to make history fun for kids. Take advantage of our informal learning environment and start a History Club!