As part of its Leadership in History Awards Program, the American Association of State and Local History awarded the Glencoe Historical Society its 2018 Award of Merit for the GHS World War I Exhibit entitled, “Glencoe and the Great War.”  The Award of Merit is presented for excellence in history programs, projects, and people when compared with similar activities nationwide.

“The Leadership in History Awards recognize excellence in the interpretation of state and local history at organizations of all sizes and types,” said Nicholas Hoffman, AASLH National Awards Chair and Managing Director of Education and Visitor Experience at the Missouri Historical Society. “This year’s award winners demonstrate the power of relevancy, collaboration, experimentation, and a more inclusive history to challenge communities to think critically about the past and present.”

The Leadership in History Awards Program was initiated in 1945 to build standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout America. Each nomination is peer-reviewed by AASLH’s state captains. Final awards are decided by the Awards Committee, comprised of AASLH’s fourteen regional representatives and the National Awards Chair.  GHS is honored to be recognized by this illustrious group.