About the Society
The Society for Military History is devoted to stimulating and advancing the study of military history.
Founded in 1933 as the American Military History Foundation, renamed the American Military Institute in 1939 and the Society for Military History in 1990, the Society today has more than 3,200 members. They have included many of the world’s most prominent scholars, soldiers and citizens interested in military history. The Society is a member of the American Council of Learned Societies.
What the Society does
The Journal of Military History
The Society’s quarterly, peer-reviewed journal, published since 1937.
The Annual Meeting
The Society’s yearly conference, where members present and discuss their work.
Awards and grants
Prizes for scholarship and service, and grants for graduate students’ research and travel.
The Headquarters Gazette
The Society’s quarterly newsletter, with current and back issues online.
How the Society is governed
The Society is governed by its constitution and led by its officers and trustees, who meet each year to set policy, procedures and strategic direction. Regional coordinators support the Society’s activities around the world, and its committees carry out much of its work.
Support the Society
Join or renew your membership, or give to one of the Society’s endowment funds. Organizations can also advertise on the Society’s website.