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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Iowa
Featured Topics
African American History
Explore African American history by hosting an OAH Distinguished Lecturer during the month of February or at any time of year. Whether your audience’s interest is in antebellum African Americans or the civil rights struggles of the twentieth century, the lectureship program can help.
The Civil War at 150
During the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, rely on the OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program for numerous speakers who can unpack and examine the events of this transformative era in American history.
The War of 1812
During the bicentennial of America’s second war with Great Britain, invite an OAH Distinguished Lecturer to examine the impact of this conflict on the new nation, on the Great Lakes and the high seas, and from New England to the Northwest Territory to New Orleans.
Vietnam War
Investigate the Vietnam War from its origins to its legacies by hosting an OAH Distinguished Lecturer. Whether examining the policies of presidents or the perspectives of servicepeople, OAH speakers can engage audiences on all aspects of the war.
