OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program
The OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program is a speakers bureau dedicated to sharing American history. Created in 1981 by OAH president Gerda Lerner, the program includes nearly 600 historians who cover all facets of US history. OAH Distinguished Lecturers may be scheduled for keynote speeches, public or private lectures, seminars, workshops, and other special events.
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"The Lectureship program is a win-win for organizations and for the OAH."
MELANIE GAHN, KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF HISTORY
