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 News
AAM's "Invite Congress" in August
The American Alliance of Museums’ “Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum” is coming up soon in August! Consider inviting your members of Congress (or even local government representatives) to visit your organization.
Some ideas from AAM include inviting them to:
🖼️ Tour your museum or a specific exhibit
👀 Observe one of your programs in the act
🤝 Meet with you, your staff & volunteers, and board members
Inviting elected officials and their staff members to your organization is a powerful way to show them the unique work you do. MALHM encourages organizations all across the state to get involved.
Visit AAM’s website for guidelines & additional resources.
or
Check out the MALHM Advocacy Pocket Guide for tips on getting started advocating for your organization.
Design Competition
MALHM is seeking a new design for merch! Entries will be voted on by the public via social media. The winner will receive:
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Registration to 2027 MALHM Conference
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Your own merch on us! Plus, help the MALHM Networking & Inclusion Team select what type of merch to feature your design on
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Design credit at the conference and on promotional material
Entries must be submitted by: August 16, 2026
A winner will be selected by: December 1, 2026
Questions? Please reach out!
ACHS Needs Our Help!
Our friends at the Anoka County Historical Society need our help with their upcoming move! Sign up for a day to come out and assist with.....something! ACHS is aiming to inventory their collection, move boxes, and more.
Right now, we're aiming to gather museum folks on the following dates:
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May 23
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June 15
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June 27
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July 13
ACHS will have lodging available at their new Ticknor House for those traveling from a distance.
You can reach out to sara@anokacountyhistory.org with questions and sign up at the button below. We hope to see you there!
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.
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.
NOTE: Attendees have reported attempts to share or sell the "conference attendance list." This is a phishing scam. MALHM does not sell attendee lists. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in mnhistoryalliance.org.
Block & report these messages and reach out to staff@mnhistoryalliance.org if you have any questions!
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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
Tue, Aug 11Virtual Event - ZoomJoin friends & colleagues for a virtual History Happy Hour as we enjoy the dog days of summer!
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.