"I think it definitely imposes the traditional This is an art museum. Do not talk or touch.' sort of vibe." Frontline museum workers’ narratives to the front OHMAR 2023 conference.

Grateful for the workshop from @OHAnetwork Oral History Association Metadata Task Force members at OHMAR annual meeting!

Register now for the American Folklife Center's free public symposium on June 16, 2023 that honors the legacy of the Federal Writers’ Project (1935-39) and includes a keynote from Alessandro Portelli and a roundtable featuring OHMAR President Anna Kaplan. bit.ly/3OPMNdg

Fall 2023 opportunity: The Russell Berrie Foundation seeks a skilled oral historian to help capture the history and perspectives of key leaders among its trustees, staff, and grantees. Candidates should e-mail Susan Promislo, Communications Officer, at [email protected].

#ICYMI OHMAR just announced its 2024 Conference call for papers! Let us know "What's Next?" in 500 words or less and we'll see you April 19-20, 2024. bit.ly/3NCMMIe

In collaboration with Oral History Association, Columbia University Oral History, and Queens Memory, we invite anyone doing local history projects in the New York City area to join us for drinks and snacks at the Culture Lab LLC, February 6, 2024 from 5-7 PM. bit.ly/3NRyqnh

What's Next!? OHMAR's call for papers closes in one week. Click the link and participate in our virtual conference centered on the transformative potential of archived voices. bit.ly/3NCMMIe

Registration is live for OHMAR's 2024 virtual conference, "What's Next?: Facilitating Public Engagement with Oral Histories." Student admission is free. All fees help cover operational costs and fund our Martha Ross Prize. bit.ly/3TTXNZ3

Doing a local history project in New York City? Meet people doing similar work at the NYC Neighborhood Oral History Projects Summer Social! The event runs 5-7 PM on Friday, June 14 at the Center for Brooklyn History. Register here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Exciting news! We are thrilled to be partnering with the DC History Conference for our 2025 annual conference. Learn more – and find out how to submit your proposal – here: conference.dchistory.org/submit

We invite anyone doing local history projects in the New York City area to join us for drinks and snacks on February 25, 5-7 PM, at Prime Produce! Come meet people from other neighborhoods doing similar work, share strategies, and chat. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Join OHMAR and the DC History Center for a FREE conference in Washington, DC. On Thursday, April 3, join us at the DC History Center for a special Oral History Symposium. We hope you'll join us! Learn more: ohmar.org/annual-confere…

Our board members are DC History Conference ready! Attendees, be sure to check out our Oral History Symposium happening today!

Check out our Vice President Owen Rogers and 2024 Martha Ross Prize recipient Tori Robbins as they took the stage at the DC Oral History Symposium earlier!

We invite anyone doing local history projects in the New York City area to join us for drinks and snacks on June 10, 5-7 PM, at the Museum of Bronx History! Come meet people from other neighborhoods doing similar work, share strategies, and chat.

Upcoming workshops: learn from Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) presenters about the opportunities and challenges commonly encountered in community archiving projects! Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/collective-w…

Reminder: We invite anyone doing local history projects in the New York City area to join us for drinks and snacks on June 10, 5-7 PM, at the Museum of Bronx History! Come meet people from other neighborhoods doing similar work, share strategies, and chat.

Have you heard? Maryland Museums Association, Inc. (MMA) invites proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms to lead a project focused on best practices for oral history, emphasizing equity, trust, and privacy. Learn more here: mdmuseums.org/projects

Check out these upcoming oral history events! Join OHMAR, the Library of Congress, Humanities DC, and the DC History Center for a fall workshop on Oct. 11... plus join OHMAR at the Oral History Association's Annual Meeting on Oct. 17!

The Library of Congress and Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR) have decided to reschedule the October 11th Fall Workshop. It is likely this event will instead take place on November 16th – more details to come!