A speakers bureau dedicated to American history, the OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program is a dynamic, reliable, and easy-to-use resource for identifying and contacting leading historians who can share their expertise with your audience.
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Raves & Reviews
“The OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program is the profession's greatest asset for bringing history to the public. Its list of scholars is simply unsurpassed.”
—Michael Carrafiello
Department of History
Miami University Hamilton
Featured Topics
Women’s History Month, March 2011
Explore American women’s experiences from the colonial era to the twentieth century by inviting an OAH Distinguished Lecturer to speak during the month of March or at any time of year.
The Great Depression and New Deal
The current recession has heightened interest in the Great Depression. A number of OAH Distinguished Lecturers discuss the complexities of economic collapse and reforms in the last century as well as their implications for today.
The Civil War at 150
Spring 2011 will mark the beginning of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. The OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program features numerous speakers who can shed new light on this watershed event in American history.
