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By Editor September 15, 2026

30th OI Annual Conference

We are now accepting proposals for the 30th OI Annual Conference, to be held at Howard University, June 17-19, 2027. You can read more and submit your proposals via the link below. Diasporas, Dreams, and Dominions in Vast Early America The 30th Omohundro Institute Annual Conference will take place in Washington, DC, and be hosted by the History Department… Read More

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By Joseph M. Adelman April 11, 2022

Public Commissions for the 250th: What You Need to Know

In 2026 the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence—the Semiquincentennial. It would be the understatement of two-and-a-half centuries to suggest that it will likely be a busy year for the history profession across the nation and even internationally. Of course, history professionals are not the only people interested in how to commemorate the anniversary… Read More

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