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Kaitlyn DeLong and I got the HAI booth ready for the Expo Hall tomorrow. Come visit Booth 1329 at American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo!
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At HAI, we believe history isn’t just remembered—it’s activated. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with hundreds of organizations across the U.S. and around the world to transform heritage and factual research into a strategic advantage. Our nearly fifty professionals—researchers, historical detectives, storytellers, digitization leaders, archivists, and information experts—bring both rigor and creativity to every project. From uncovering facts that win cases, to crafting exhibits and experiences that inspire, to designing and delivering digital transformation, we help organizations connect past to present with clarity and impact. Headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., with global remote support, we’re a small business with a big mission: to make history matter. Whether through archival management, research and analysis, brand storytelling, or cultural interpretation, our multidisciplinary team delivers insight, innovation, and resonance that lasts. We turn hindsight into foresight.
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- Derwood, Maryland
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- 1981
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- Historical Research, Corporate Histories, Museum Services, Archival Services, Interpretive Planning, Collections Management, Digital Archives, Oral Histories, Exhibit Content, Interpretive Planning, Content Development, Digital Storytelling, Asset Acquisition and Licensing, Storyboarding, Educational Module Content, litigation support, Digitization, and Factual Research
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Archives don’t just belong to institutions - they belong to people! Working with archives connected to communities you’re not part of requires more than technical skill; it requires trust, respect, and the awareness that you are the steward of the story. In Episode 002, the panel explores what it means to build relationships with communities whose histories you’re handling. Want to hear more? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/4mRIWLy Danny Harbison
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. As graduates walk across the stage, we’re reminded of the institutions that shape them, and the histories, archives, and stories that underpin those institutions. At History Associates, we’re proud to partner with libraries, schools, colleges, and universities to preserve and amplify their heritage and strengthen the narratives that connect generations. Explore our newly launched 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 page to see how we support education communities across the U.S. — from archives modernization to institutional storytelling. https://lnkd.in/eQ2G3kx6 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! #Graduation2026 #Education #AcademicInstitutions #HigherEd #IndependentSchools #Libraries #InstitutionalHistory #Archives #Digitization #Stewardship #Storytelling #HAIInsights #HistoryAssociates
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𝗢𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲. As we head to 𝗔𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Philadelphia later this week, our 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗠 (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums)-themed booth spotlights how stewardship and storytelling are forming the future of heritage. If you’re attending, stop by and meet Megan Anderson and Kaitlyn DeLong and grab your GLAM bag! Check out our new listicle: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words and learn the “𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁𝘀” for selecting images that will enhance your exhibit. #InternationalMuseumDay #AAM2026 #HistoryAssociates #HAI #Museums #GLAM #CulturalHeritage #HAIInsights #HeritageInnovation
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Hear History Associates’ Brandon Werts, CA share his poignant insight into the emotional side of archival work in Episode 002 of the Heritage Advantage CoLab, hosted by the partners of ArchivalOne - History Associates, PastView, and CloudTide. His thoughts cut to the heart of archival work: the responsibility, the emotional exposure, and the humanity behind every collection.
Emotional burnout in archival work is rarely discussed openly! But it exists in the quiet accumulation of exposure to difficult histories, personal stories, and human loss. In Episode 002, the panel shares honest reflections on recognising that weight… and what it means to work with it responsibly. Find the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4mRIWLy Brandon Werts, CA
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There are moments in archival work that don’t sit neatly on a shelf! In Episode 002, the panel reflects on the emotional impact of working with certain collections - where records carry weight far beyond their metadata. We talk about what it means to carry those moments, and how they shape the way archivists approach their work. Find Episode 002 here: https://bit.ly/4mRIWLy Casper Smithson
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𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽... Democracy orders something bold; Gathering Places pulls a few tables together; and Preservation asks whether the mugs have proper provenance. Some systems just work better together. Explore the stories shaping America at 250: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edRE3Qp8 Photo by Nellie Adamyan on Unsplash #Americas250th #Preservation #HistoryMatters #HAIInsights #HistoryAssociates #ATributeToOurSystems #TheMilestoneCollective
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𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗠 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! Looking forward to joining our museum colleagues for a week of learning, connection, and the kind of conversations that remind us why this work matters. From stewardship to storytelling to the future of access, the GLAM (𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺𝘀) community continues to inspire with its devotion to care, curiosity, and collaboration. Let’s connect at AAM Philadelphia! Reach out to Megan Anderson and Kaitlyn DeLong before or during the event to learn how we help museums unlock stories, support stewardship, and encourage discovery. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eAqkT9U2 #AAM2026 #GLAM #Museums #CulturalHeritage #Stewardship #HistoryInAction #HAIInsights #HistoryAssociates #HAI
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AI is such a huge topic these days, but there’s more to archiving work than just the tech, which is why we’re talking about the human side of archiving. Behind every accessible record sits a layer of invisible labour - decisions, care, context, and emotional judgement. It’s the part that rarely gets acknowledged, but quietly shapes everything the end user experiences. Episode 002 pulls back the curtain on that unseen side of the work. Listen and watch via the link here: https://bit.ly/4mRIWLy Megan O'Hern-Crook, C.A. HAI
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𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟬𝟬𝟮 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱. We’re proud of this conversation, hosted by History Associates’ Head of Archival and Digitization Services, Megan O'Hern-Crook, C.A., and of the honesty our CoLab continues to surface. Follow the link below to hear the insights and candid comments from the CoLab contributors.
Episode 002 of the Heritage Advantage CoLab is here! This time, host Megan O'Hern-Crook, C.A. (HAI), alongside Casper Smithson (PastView), Danny Harbison (CloudTide), Brandon Werts, CA (HAI), and guest speaker Anders Sjöman, CEO of Centrum för Näringslivshistoria, dig deep and talk about the emotional impact of archival work, and the moments that stay with you long after you’ve closed the file. From burnout to the responsibility that comes with holding other people's histories, and building trust with communities, to the unseen side of the profession that rarely makes it into conversation, this episode sits with what it actually feels like to do this work. Plus, we uncover surprising discoveries from corporate and family archives, and look ahead to what the future might hold for the field - and the people in it. Heritage Advantage Ep.002 is now live, follow the link here: https://bit.ly/4mRIWLy
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