PEERS HELPING PEERS
The Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) formed in 1991
to support each other in our mission of connecting people to nearby history.
MALHM Announcements
Call for Poster Proposals
We're now looking for poster proposals for our second annual Poster Session! It will take happen on Wednesday, April 29th during the MALHM Annual Conference in Mankato.
Deadline: February 13th
Google Form: Link
Guidelines: Visit the CFP page to learn all the details.
Reach out to Liz with any questions.
New Membership Dues Structure
Starting January 2026
MALHM will be transitioning to a new dues structure after careful consideration by the Board of Directors.
Starting in January 2026, dues will be based on budget size, instead of staffing. The change will help ensure MALHM can continue to expand its programs & resources.
Current memberships will be unaffected until their renewal dates. More information will be sent directly to members in the following weeks.
Visit this page to learn more, and reach out to staff@mnhistoryalliance.org with any questions.
MALHM is now accepting nominations for the 2026 MN History Awards & Lifetime Achievement Awards.
To be eligible, projects must have come to a completion between July 1, 2024 and October 1, 2025. Lifetime Achievement Awards honor local history professionals & volunteers who have made outstanding contributions and demonstrated leadership to Minnesota’s history community over 25+ years.
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Guidelines: History Award Program Guidelines
Connect with colleagues from across the region at Minnesota's largest event for local history folks! Explore products and services for your organization, dive into local history through evening socials, and hone your skills in a variety of workshop sessions.
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Conference Site Proposals – 2028 & Beyond
Accepted on a Rolling Basis
MALHM is always seeking proposals to host future conferences. Hosts are crucial to our process and we can't make it happen without you!
Learn what's involved here and reach out to Liz with any questions.
Upcoming Events
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What does the Alliance do?
The Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) serves 500+ local history groups throughout the state. MALHM offers: professional training and networking, awards for excellence, mutual assistance in times of disaster, and more.
Although Minnesota's history groups serve different communities, they share a common mission of connecting people to nearby history. Alliance members operate with different levels of resources. Some have professional staff, but many are small, volunteer-run societies. Together, we work to raise the quality of the local history field in Minnesota.