Arab American Public History

"Arab American Public History is both a call to expand the practice of Arab American public history and a resource for scholars and community members engaged in collaborative historical work. It documents how Arab Americans have preserved and interpreted their histories beyond academic settings. By highlighting projects grounded in public-facing work, from family archives and neighborhood tours to museum exhibitions and educational initiatives, this collection offers practical guidance and critical reflection on how public history can challenge erasure and make Arab American experiences more visible and accessible. As the first volume to bring together Arab American public history practitioners, it sets a new standard for how scholars and communities can co-create and sustain Arab American historical narratives."—Danielle Haque, Professor of English at Minnesota State University, Mankato

"This book makes a landmark contribution to the fields of Arab American studies and public history. It bridges academic research and public engagement, offering a clear and practical framework for pursuing public history inquiries through the study of Arab American experiences, challenges, and modes of resilience. Rich with personal narratives, community initiatives, and public practices, it serves as an inspiration for future research. Thoughtfully written and structured, this work delivers an intimate and compelling account of Arab American publics."—Dr. Waleed F. Mahdi, Codirector of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma