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About Us |
Let's face it, American history is not what most of us have always thought it was. It is not a neat story written in a book or even a hundred books. Not only is it far from finished--we're living it right now--but it is far from being recovered, reclaimed, and recorded. So many voices have been silenced for so long that our historical chorus has often sounded like a brass band with only one trumpet and a beat up tuba. In recent decades, however, history has begun to change. Historians themselves now come in different colors and shapes. The result is that many voices are being added to the chorus. Complexity is being added to the historical record, along with insight into what it means to be an American. It's the goal of OneHistory to help all the voices be heard. This website is part of our work towards that goal. We also do presentations and networking, with more planned for the future. This site reflects our vision of the current state of American historical studies. We highlight the voices of different ethnicities, genders, and other underrepresented group, but always in the context of the larger history of the country. At some point, in a future we may not see, we hope it will no longer be necessary to acknowledge these divisions. Right now, acknowledging divisions is the only way to ensure representations. This website is always under construction. Come back often to see what's been added--new books, new links, new pictures, and--someday--the Great American Timeline. We hope that students, teachers, and scholars will find us useful as we all work together to change the story we tell about ourselves as a nation. OneHistory Founders |
Badly damaged tintype, 1860s. Austin/Thompson Collection OneHistory
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