OHA News

The Oral History Association (OHA), the principal organization of practicing oral historians in the United States, is seeking a host institution and/or executive director beginning January 1, 2028 for a five (5)-year commitment.   OHA will entertain a range of organizational options when it considers institutional hosts and executive leadership. Historical societies, museums, archives, independent administrators,

If you are interested in attending one of the following tours, be sure to purchase your tickets during Annual Meeting Registration! To register for OHA’s Annual Meeting, click here. Thursday, October 15 Keeping Portland Queer-ed!, 9am-11am, $25 Keeping Portland Queer-ed! examines 20th century queer life through spaces, places, and public interventions located between Old Town and

The OHA will offer 5 pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, October 14. Workshop registration is $50. Conference registration is available here. However, if you would like to attend one or more of the workshops without attending the rest of the conference, please email the OHA Executive Office at oha@oralhistory.org to arrange payment. The Following Workshops will be Offered: 8:30AM – 12:30PM:

The Oral History Center is offering a virtual version of our one-week Advanced Institute on the methodology, theory, and practice of oral history. This will take place July 27-31, 2026. The Advanced Institute will be held online. The cost of the Advanced Institute is $650.  The institute is designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, university