"The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. This third edition is the first to include photographs. Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the...

Arlington Community Archives master training program session discussing how researchers can use local archives & the importance of the written archival record. Guest lecturer discuss using local & community archives to research local medical practices at the turn of the twentieth century, the life of George Washington & the Cherry Hill School.

The Dispatch is the newsletter of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), a national association that provides leadership and support for its members who preserve and interpret state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. The newsletter contains news and events of interest to the field.