VT Public History

History that does work in the world.

[Dr. Heather Ann Thompson @hthompsn]

The Attica documentary is nominated for the Oscar!!!!!!!! @StanleyNelson1 and Traci Nelson have captured this historic struggle on film in a way that is truly stunning. It will move you deeply & shakes this nation at its core. I am so deeply proud to have been part of their team.

[Tom Ewing @EThomasEwing]

Virginia Tech Graduate Teaching Assistants: apply for Data in Social Context workshop. Deadline May 15, 2019 @VTGradCommunity @kpdepauw @VTEngineering @VT_LiberalArts @VT_CS @VT_Science @sts_vt @VTHistoryMA @VT_CMDA @DiSCVT Workshop details & application: https://t.co/vSaU9FOruO

[AHA Career Center @HistoryJobs]

Posted Today: Assistant Professor of Public History | Ball State University https://t.co/w9fVc1yLs4

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

A little late semester humor.

[Mark Schmeller @MarkSchmeller]

I feel like this footnote could have tried harder.

[Ben Schmidt / @[email protected] @benmschmidt]

Here's a bunch of interactive visualizations you can instantly re-run on any of the 15 million books in the @hathitrust, in an editable @observable notebook. https://t.co/YlYxvxMlEW. Change the URL to see any other book in the collection.

[National Humanities Alliance @HumanitiesAll]

So much of this compelling history was supported by @NEHgov funding—from early funding for Jamestown Rediscovery, to critical support for https://t.co/9S2reKAV2J, to a planning grant for Jamestown 2019 events: https://t.co/fibDTFussc

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

A great example of the power of digital history. We utilized this map early in the semester in the graduate digital history class as an example of what digital history and mapping can do.

https://t.co/iJ08L92nqZ

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

Digital history is a great line on the resume. Learning the skills and creating projects is a great way to diversify your experience as an historian.

[American Historical Association @AHAhistorians]

A history major can help you in all kinds of jobs. Read more in our 'Careers for History Majors' booklet: https://t.co/45Pehayy0m

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

For all of your in-state (VA) finding aid needs!

[VT Special Collections and University Archives @VT_SCUA]

For almost two decades, Virginia Tech Special Collections has been contributing to Virginia Heritage, as statewide portal for finding aids. We're excited to share that the VH website has a new appearance! Be sure to check it out: https://t.co/HmKFX929ZT

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

Today's graduate digital history class performed peer review edits to their classmates digital project proposals. We also selected colors on the RGB HSV to visualize for the @ChiElections

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

Make your voice heard.

https://t.co/6MeVSEhnJO

[Museum Jobs @museumdotjobs]

👇 New museum job available:
https://t.co/JxYQias5aM

[American Association for State and Local History @AASLH]

“County historical societies, typically known as dry and dusty repositories of yellowing paper and artifacts from pioneer days, are reinventing themselves for the smartphone generation and for baby boomers who prefer hands-on experiences.” https://t.co/opPpabkgiI

[Museum Jobs @museumdotjobs]

👇 New museum job available:
https://t.co/kQjevg58YI

[Museum Jobs @museumdotjobs]

👇 New museum job available:
https://t.co/BpkakeW2sF

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

HathiTrust is hiring!!

[PA Museums @PA_Museums]

Aimee Newell from the Luzerne County Historical Society in Wilkes-Barre at the @AAMers blog today: Making Professional Development Work for Small Museums https://t.co/CzQwiCxuRT

[VirginiaTech Magazine @VT_Mag]

Virginia Tech has been operating a quarry of some sort since the 1800s - its how we get all the stone to build our stunning campus!

Read about how Tech "rocks out" here 👉 https://t.co/3NcjCeby8Y

[VT Public History @VTPublicHistory]

Please consider helping our graduate and undergraduate students underwrite their recent exhibit at the American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.

[VT History @VT_History]

Last day to support this fantastic exhibit!

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

It's our birthday! President John Adams approves establishment of the Library of Congress, 1800 #hbd #otd #tih https://t.co/VEXSoH5tW4