The National Council on Public History

The National Council on Public History (NCPH) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and importance of history in public life. It supports historians and organizations that work to share historical knowledge through museums, archives, historic sites, and community programs. NCPH encourages collaboration, research, and best practices to make history accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. Its goal is to ensure history informs public decisions, cultural understanding, and community identity, fostering a broader appreciation of the past's role in shaping the present and future.