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Association of British American Nineteenth Century Historians 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
We welcome members from the UK, US & beyond
Affiliated with American Nineteenth Century History (ANCH)
Find out more about us: https://www.branch.org.uk/
We welcome members from the UK, US & beyond
Affiliated with American Nineteenth Century History (ANCH)
Find out more about us: https://www.branch.org.uk/
Government is STILL closed, but history STILL doesn’t stop…
Fortunate to have visited the riley-bolton house, where Josiah Henson spent his formative years, on Maryland’s #EmancipationDay
Fortunate to have visited the riley-bolton house, where Josiah Henson spent his formative years, on Maryland’s #EmancipationDay
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Government is STILL closed, but history STILL doesn’t stop…
Fortunate to have visited the riley-bolton house, where Josiah Henson spent his formative years, on Maryland’s #EmancipationDay
Fortunate to have visited the riley-bolton house, where Josiah Henson spent his formative years, on Maryland’s #EmancipationDay
I was walking around the Alamo (Texas) when I learned the CEO of the trust that maintains the grounds resigned over a dispute how the history of the 1836 battle is taught…
If the 19th century still matters and is a contested space, couldn’t that be more reason to fund 19th Century US historians 😉
If the 19th century still matters and is a contested space, couldn’t that be more reason to fund 19th Century US historians 😉
October 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I was walking around the Alamo (Texas) when I learned the CEO of the trust that maintains the grounds resigned over a dispute how the history of the 1836 battle is taught…
If the 19th century still matters and is a contested space, couldn’t that be more reason to fund 19th Century US historians 😉
If the 19th century still matters and is a contested space, couldn’t that be more reason to fund 19th Century US historians 😉
Also, any Harriet Lane fans!?!
While James Buchanan might be considered one of the worst-ranked US Presidents of the 19th Century, his niece (described by Queen Victoria as “very ladylike & not at all American” 😂) sounds like one of the White House’s most interesting antebellum figures
While James Buchanan might be considered one of the worst-ranked US Presidents of the 19th Century, his niece (described by Queen Victoria as “very ladylike & not at all American” 😂) sounds like one of the White House’s most interesting antebellum figures
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Also, any Harriet Lane fans!?!
While James Buchanan might be considered one of the worst-ranked US Presidents of the 19th Century, his niece (described by Queen Victoria as “very ladylike & not at all American” 😂) sounds like one of the White House’s most interesting antebellum figures
While James Buchanan might be considered one of the worst-ranked US Presidents of the 19th Century, his niece (described by Queen Victoria as “very ladylike & not at all American” 😂) sounds like one of the White House’s most interesting antebellum figures
The US federal government may be shut down, but history doesn’t stop — passing through Harpers Ferry on the 166th anniversary of John Brown’s raid (2nd day)
October 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The US federal government may be shut down, but history doesn’t stop — passing through Harpers Ferry on the 166th anniversary of John Brown’s raid (2nd day)
Two weeks until the “Beyond Academia” online panel!!!
Should be a good discussion, especially for PGRs and ECRs, whether you are thinking of alternative paths to a career beyond academia or not 😄
Should be a good discussion, especially for PGRs and ECRs, whether you are thinking of alternative paths to a career beyond academia or not 😄
October 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Two weeks until the “Beyond Academia” online panel!!!
Should be a good discussion, especially for PGRs and ECRs, whether you are thinking of alternative paths to a career beyond academia or not 😄
Should be a good discussion, especially for PGRs and ECRs, whether you are thinking of alternative paths to a career beyond academia or not 😄
Speaking of, mark your calendars for a fantastic discussion with Dr. Catriona Byers and Dr. Laura Wilson about exploring alternative careers beyond academia, such as with libraries, archives, media and publishing!
🗓️ Wednesday, 15 October
🕐 17:30 - 18:30 (GMT)
📍 Online
🗓️ Wednesday, 15 October
🕐 17:30 - 18:30 (GMT)
📍 Online
September 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Speaking of, mark your calendars for a fantastic discussion with Dr. Catriona Byers and Dr. Laura Wilson about exploring alternative careers beyond academia, such as with libraries, archives, media and publishing!
🗓️ Wednesday, 15 October
🕐 17:30 - 18:30 (GMT)
📍 Online
🗓️ Wednesday, 15 October
🕐 17:30 - 18:30 (GMT)
📍 Online
A fond farewell and ‘tip of the hat’ to Mia Edwards, Aisha Djelid, and Liz Barnes who are retiring from our committee — thank you so much for making BrANCH such a wonderful and welcoming community!
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A fond farewell and ‘tip of the hat’ to Mia Edwards, Aisha Djelid, and Liz Barnes who are retiring from our committee — thank you so much for making BrANCH such a wonderful and welcoming community!
Another fantastic BrANCH conference for the ages (our first in Cymru/Wales!)
A big thank you to organisers David and Gareth, Emily and the BrANCH Committee, the kind staff at the Leonardo Hotel, and all of you for making it such a success!
A big thank you to organisers David and Gareth, Emily and the BrANCH Committee, the kind staff at the Leonardo Hotel, and all of you for making it such a success!
September 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Another fantastic BrANCH conference for the ages (our first in Cymru/Wales!)
A big thank you to organisers David and Gareth, Emily and the BrANCH Committee, the kind staff at the Leonardo Hotel, and all of you for making it such a success!
A big thank you to organisers David and Gareth, Emily and the BrANCH Committee, the kind staff at the Leonardo Hotel, and all of you for making it such a success!