WEBINARS       

National Council on Public History Webinar
The 11th Agent of Deterioration in Collections: Incorrect Cultural Care
February 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)
Hear from Melanie Deer, Collection Manager at the ASU Center for Archaeology and Society Repository, who is leading a group of international and intercultural representatives to propose an 11th Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care.  

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts Webinar
Getting Started With Obsolete Media 
February 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This introductory webinar walks you through the basics of working with obsolete media. Topics include identifying common at-risk formats, understanding file-conversion options, thinking through equipment needs, and deciding when an outside vendor is the right choice. The emphasis is on realistic decision-making for small or volunteer-run organizations.

Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology Webinar
Cultivating Learning: Rising to STEAM Challenges 
February 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Educators from the National Air and Space Museum will share teaching techniques and resources that help tell the story of America's 250th, focusing on aviation and space heroines who rose to the challenges of their fields.

Gaylord Archival Webinar
Build Your Own Slant Board Mount 
February 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Amy Cao, Museum Collections Specialist ,will provide step-by-step instructions for creating a mount for display.

Artwork Archives Webinar
More than Just Dusting: Collections Housekeeping, Mold Prevention, and Integrated Pest Management 
February 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)  
Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts , will talk about the foundational housekeeping practices that protect and prolong the life of your collection, no matter its scale or scope.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists  
Emergency Workshop Series: Response 
February 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Based on the recordings from 2021-2023 Emergency Webinar Series presentations, the sessions will consist of 30-minute open discussion with the original speakers. Registrants will receive the recordings and resource materials in advance of the sessions.

Independent Museum Professionals Webinar
Staying Agile: How to Translate Your Skills Beyond Traditional Audiences 
February 23 , 2026, 12:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join Career Coaches Elin Filbey, of Deaccessioned Career Coaching, and Alli Schell, of Your Museum Career Coach, for this workshop that will help you uncover the expertise you already have, recognize new opportunities in the field, and expand your portfolio in ways that feel meaningful, sustainable, and financially rewarding.

American Association for State and Local History 
History Hour: 250 Programming Ideas 
February 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
Join the Educators and Interpreters Committee to hear how others are incorporating 250th content and AASLH's 250 themes into their programming.

Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance ($10)
Growing a Museum from the Groundhog Up 
February 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
In 2019 Patrick Donley discovered--through the aid of Phyllis the Groundhog--that his warehouse and art studio had been built on the site of a former nineteenth-century Louisville dump. Thousands of artifacts later, a museum is emerging atop those layers of history that will tell the story of Louisville one relic at a time.  

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar 
Monthly Giving: Your Nonprofit Sustainability Plan 
February 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)   
Chad Barger will highlight the data behind why monthly giving is the key to nonprofit sustainability and then provide specific, actionable steps that you can take to launch or expand a monthly giving program. Templates and resources will be provided to help attendees implement the recommendations. 

National Council on Public History
Ethics, Ai, and the Public Humanities Series: Ethical AI Use in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM)
February 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)

Az Impact for Good Webinar
Fundraising That Fuels Impact: Maximizing Your Arizona Gives 2026 Tools  
February 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to customize your donation form, access and analyze your donor data, launch effective matching gifts, and empower your supporters through peer-to-peer fundraising.

Chronicle of Philanthropy Webinar ($69)
Key Ways to Foster Board Engagement 
February 26, 2026 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Learn from two nonprofit leaders who bring long histories of working closely with boards as executives and advisers. They’ll share trends they’re seeing now, situations where board engagement tends to break down, and tactics that are helping make the board-CEO relationship more productive and supportive in this moment. 

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Designing Accessible Online and In-Person Presentations     
February 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
Learn the basics of accessible presentation design for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low Vision communities by including everyone in your Zoom lectures, in-person talks, and PDF files.

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Flag Storage: A Time of Great Possibilities 
February 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
During this webinar, participants will learn about several methods of flag storage; solutions, from from low-tech to state-of-the-art; and flat and rolled storage techniques.

Backlog Webinar
Restricted Materials 
March 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar will walk you through how to identify restricted materials, document the reasons for restriction, and manage access in a way that supports both ethical stewardship and institutional transparency. We will talk about common restriction categories, how to communicate restrictions to researchers, and how to build policies that balance privacy, legal requirements, and user needs.

Indian Arts Research Center and Gilcrease Museum Indigenous Collections Care Speaker Series (Virtual)
Physical Care of Collections 
March 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
This roundtable conversation will explore how shifting priorities and approaches around conservation, handling and housing, and risk management can recenter Indigenous community needs and perspectives.  

American Association for State and Local History STEPS Webinar
Stewardship of Historic Structures and Landscapes 
March 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
Hear how the House of the Seven Gables used the Historic Structures and Landscapes chapter of STEPS to care for its entire campus.

GrantStation Webinar 
Writing Capacity Building Grant Proposals 
March 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Learn the fundamentals of capacity building grant proposals, and be introduced to a practical approach based on real experiences.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations 
March 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
During this workshop, Bernstein & Associates NAGPRA Consultants will provide an overview of NAGPRA and the 2024 updated regulations as well as offer a roadmap to repatriation. Through case studies and deep discussion with other participants (max 30 people), this workshop will give you the tools you need to understand and apply NAGPRA principles at your organization and maintain ethical and authentic partnerships with Native organizations.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists  
Emergency Workshop Series: Recovery 
March 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Based on the recordings from 2021-2023 Emergency Webinar Series presentations, the sessions will consist of 30-minute open discussion with the original speakers. Registrants will receive the recordings and resource materials in advance of the sessions.

Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance ($10)
Disaster Planning: Working with Emergency Responders 
March 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Leah Hamilton and Jason York of the Kentucky Heritage Emergency Response Network (KHERN) will talk about how emergency management works in Kentucky, who your local emergency responders are, and how to start building relationships with them before a hazard event. We'll also cover what first responders need to know about cultural organizations, including the unique challenges of caring for collections during an emergency.  

American Association for State and Local History Virtual Workshop
Strengthening History Communications: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution 
March 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Drawing on research from AASLH’s Reframing History project, this workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. This workshop will include an overview of research findings, discussions about major challenges in communicating history with colleagues from around the country, and an opportunity to begin crafting your own communications materials. 

Independent Museum Professinal Community Webinar
Protecting Your Independent Practice: Insurance and Legal Considerations for IMPs 
March 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Our panelists are seasoned insurance and legal experts who understand the unique challenges of independent museum professionals and are ready to answer questions about professional liability, client agreements, business structure considerations, or any other legal and insurance matters.

American Association for State and Local History
Women’s History Hour: Leading the Change 
March 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Explore the future of women’s history through the lens of the National Women History’s Alliance’s theme of "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future." Group discussions will be centered around women's history historiography, where current scholarship is focusing, and how sustainability also includes stewardship of our resources and historic sites.

Conserv FREE Webinar
What is your Building Telling You? The Why of Environmental Monitoring 
March 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar focuses on risk assessment basics, including how temperature, humidity, and other factors specifically impact the collection; using data to support grants, funding requests, and stakeholder presentations; and why monitoring isn't just for conservators.

National Council on Public History 
Ethics, Ai, and the Public Humanities Series 
Part 4: AI and History Education
March 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
What is STEPS, and Can it Help My Site? 
March 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Hear how STEPS (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations), a self-paced, self-assessment program for small- and mid-sized organizations can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Simple Nonprofit Newsletters that Boost Donor Retention 
March 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Chad Barger will focus on reporting impact to donors via newsletters and examine how print/mailed communications work in tandem with email to ensure donors are informed and engage, as well as processes and tools  to simplify the development of these vital fundraising tools.  Multiple optimized newsletter samples will be shared as well.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Outdoor History Walking Tours 101 
April 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Aja Bain, AASLH’s Director of Professional Development and Publications and a Nashville walking tour guide for ten years, for a nuts and bolts look into what makes a great historic walking tour, and how your site can develop memorable and immersive experiences for visitors no matter your location or budget.

Backlog Webinar
Knowledge Management 
April 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)
In this webinar, we will outline what knowledge management is, how it differs from archives, and why it often becomes the precursor to a successful archival program. We will talk about practical ways to map institutional knowledge, build documentation, and create repeatable systems that reduce risk and support long term memory for your organization.

Indian Arts Research Center and Gilcrease Museum Indigenous Collections Care Speaker Series (Virtual)
Relationship Building and Consultation 
April 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This roundtable discussion will feature experts who will explore the importance of relationship building, the do’s and don’ts of consultation, and the value of community engagement with collections. 

Conserv FREE Webinar
From Observation to Action, The "How" of Environmental Monitoring 
April 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar provides a practical roadmap for implementing a monitoring program that fits your resources. The Environmental Monitoring Cycle is proven five-step framework you can adapt to any scale to monitor any indicator.

Backlog Webinar
Shoestring Digital Preservation 
May 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)
In this webinar, we will walk through realistic, budget friendly steps that museums and archives can take to protect digital files, stabilize at risk media, and build sustainable workflows over time. We will focus on simple tools, clear decision making, and low cost practices that still align with professional standards.

Indian Arts Research Center and Gilcrease Museum Indigenous Collections Care Speaker Series (Virtual)
Use and Access of Collection 
May 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This roundtable discussion will explore the complicated relationships between museums, researchers, and Indigenous communities. Experts in the field will share their perspectives, success stories, and lessons learned when engaging with research and access to collections. 

Conserv FREE Webinar
Making Sense of the Squiggly Lines, Understanding and Using your Monitoring Data 
May 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar demystifies data analysis and shows you how to turn numbers into compelling advocacy tools.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
STEPS Program Orientation 
May 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
All organizations enrolled in STEPS are invited to take part in this free orientation and refresher webinar to learn about the workbook and how to use it, how to access the online STEPS Community and resources, info on obtaining your certificates, and more.

American Association for State and Local History Virtual Workshop|
Strengthening History Communications: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution 
June 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Drawing on research from AASLH’s Reframing History project, this workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. This workshop will include an overview of research findings, discussions about major challenges in communicating history with colleagues from around the country, and an opportunity to begin crafting your own communications materials. 

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

Small Museum Association
42nd Annual Conference: Climate Change 
February 16 to 18, 2026
The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pennsylvania

Museum Trustees Association Spring Forum 
February 19–22, 2026
Naples, FL 

MuseumNext 
Green Museums Summit 
February 25 to February 26, 2026

Southeastern Regional Conservation Association 2026 Annual Meeting
Out-of-the-Box! The Use of Non-Traditional Methods, Materials, and Practices in the Care and Preservation of Cultural Heritage 
February 27-March 1, 2026
Cherokee NC

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Reimagining the History House Museum 
March 9, 2026
Nashville TN
This one-day workshop includes an analysis of the most important opportunities and threats facing historic sites in America based on the latest social and economic research, with a discussion on how they may relate to the participants’ house museum.

Tri-National Sonoran Symposium
March 9-12, 2026
Ajo AZ

Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology Symposium 
Earth, Wind, & Fire: Resilience And Recovery
March 12-14, 2026
Napa, California

Taller Internacional de Conservación y Restauración de Arquitectura de Tierra/International Workshop on the Conservation and Restoration of Earthen Architecture (TICRAT) 2026 
Tumacácori National Historical Park and Mission San Xavier del Bac
March 16 - 20, 2026 

American Association for State and Local History Virtual Summit
Data, Equity, and the History Workforce 
March 17-18, 2026
Drawing on findings from the National Survey of History Practitioners, the summit will explore who works in public history today, how they’re paid, and how they experience their work. This data reveals real challenges around burnout, equity, and career advancement, alongside meaningful opportunities to build a stronger, more sustainable field.

Central Arizona History and Heritage Symposium 
March 27-29, 2026
Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum, Camp Verde AZ
The inaugural Central Arizona History and Heritage Symposium will gather people and community interested in the archaeology and history of this region, and together share information about past and current archaeological work in this portion of the state.

Association of Children's Museums
InterActivity 2026 
April 21-23, 2026
San Diego, CA

2026 AIC & CAC Annual Meeting & Conference 
April 28 to May 2, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The American Alliance of Museums 
2026 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo 
May 20 to May 23, 2026 
Philadelphia, PA 

2026 Ecsite Conference
June 2 to 4, 2026
Gothenburg, Sweden

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Collections Camp: Textiles 
June 22-23, 2026
Hartford CT

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Reimagining the Historic House Museum 
July 10, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee 

Arizona Paper Preservation Workshop 
July 16-17, 2026
Tempe History Museum, Tempe AZ

Association of African American Museums Annual Conference 
August 19 – 21, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives, and Museums (AI4LAM)
Fantastic Futures: Trust in the Loop 
September 15–17, 2026
Washington, D.C.

2026 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums 
September 21–24, 2026|
Spokane, Washington

American Association for State and Local History and National Council on Pulbic History Joint Conference 
September 16 – 19, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses  
March 23 – April 26: Financial Structures and Strategies 
March 23 – May 24: Basics of Archives 
March 23 – May 24: Caring for Museum Collections 
March 23 – May 24: Collections Management 200: Stewardship and Public Access 
March 23 – May 24: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations

The Center for Collections Care Online Courses 
January 8-29, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)                  
March 18-April 8, 2026: NAGPRA in Practice (Level 2)                      
April 8-May 6, 2026:  Culturally Informed Collections Stewardship (Level 1)        
September 10-October 1, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital) 
April 13 - May 31, 2026
7-week online course with Gawain Weaver.                    

American Association for State and Local HistoryArcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion 
Introduction to Fundraising 
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot Online Course
Marketing Your Nonprofit 
Six-week eCourse to help  nonprofits improve their marketing capabilities and learn to build a comprehensive strategy.   Course includes 6 emails, one focused lesson per email with tools, templates and worksheets for hands-on learning.

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
Think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)