HistoryIT

08/06/2026

As organizations invest in AI, one of their most valuable and distinctive assets may still be scattered across storage rooms, shared drives, aging media, and the memories of longtime employees.

HistoryIT Founder and CEO Kristen Gwinn-Becker, PhD recently shared her perspective with The AI Journal on the importance of institutional knowledge and why digital preservation should be considered an essential part of an organization’s AI and data strategy.

AI can help people discover, connect, and use historical knowledge at an unprecedented scale, but only when the underlying records have first been preserved, organized, enriched with meaningful metadata, and made accessible within a 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 digital environment.

Read the full article: https://aijourn.com/your-organizations-history-may-be-its-most-overlooked-ai-asset/

Artificial intelligence has changed what people expect from information. Few have the time or specialized training to browse through folders, open dozens of

06/29/2026

HistoryIT was honored to attend last week’s LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee Gala presented by the Sports Equality Foundation. We had the privilege of celebrating this year’s remarkable inductees and the lasting impact they continue to make through sport and leadership.

As proud sponsors of the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame, we are grateful to support an organization dedicated to preserving the stories that educate, inspire, and open doors for future generations.

We are also excited to partner with the Hall of Fame on the development of its growing digital museum, which will chronicle the organization’s legacy while honoring the athletes, coaches, advocates, and leaders who have shaped the world of sports through courage and inclusion.

Throughout the evening, we were reminded that history is not passive. It asks something of us. As we heard from the inductees, a trail that’s been blazed only stays clear if we continue to walk on it.

Congratulations to all the 2026 inductees. Your impact is truly shaping history.

03/25/2026

As we celebrate 15 years of HistoryIT, this moment reflects what we believe most deeply:

Preservation isn’t just about the past. It’s about connecting people, strengthening trust and building systems that last.

We’re honored to continue this work alongside nonprofits, schools, associations, faith-based organizations, and member communities — and grateful for the trust our partners place in us.

Learn more about MemoryPort and what this launch means for organizations committed to preserving their legacy: https://historyit.com/historyit-acquires-lifeweb-360-and-launches-memoryport-to-help-organizations-capture-and-share-member-legacies/

03/18/2026

One insight we’ve heard again and again — from both our partners and survey data:

Members and alumni want updates about one another, especially during moments of loss or transition. Yet most organizations don’t have the systems to support that well.

Too often, teams are relying on labor-intensive, ad-hoc solutions to manage something that deserves care and consistency.

MemoryPort was built to close that gap — helping organizations communicate thoughtfully, honor individuals with dignity, and reduce manual work behind the scenes.

Learn how MemoryPort helps organizations keep communities informed and connected at HistoryIT.com/MemoryPort

03/10/2026

Our History Savers are on the road this week with The Kansas City Chiefs. Spending time with organizations that care deeply about their history is always one of the best parts of our work — especially when the setting looks like this.

You could say we’re thinking about the long-term game plan for history.

03/05/2026

MemoryPort is a natural extension of how we think about preservation.

For 15 years, HistoryIT has helped organizations turn fragile archives into trusted, usable digital collections. With MemoryPort, that same philosophy now applies to history happening in the present.

MemoryPort integrates with Odyssey Preservation, ensuring that stories shared today are preserved to professional standards and remain accessible for generations to come.

Read the full announcement and learn more about the launch of MemoryPort: https://historyit.com/historyit-acquires-lifeweb-360-and-launches-memoryport-to-help-organizations-capture-and-share-member-legacies/

02/27/2026

Organizations don’t just want to preserve history — they want to use it.
MemoryPort gives organizations a structured, brand-safe way to:

🔸 Create a searchable, organization-owned Commemoration Site
🔸 Invite members and alumni to share stories and upload photos to honor individuals
🔸 Keep communities informed through timely, opt-in updates

The result is meaningful, community-generated content that strengthens connection today — and becomes part of an organization’s enduring digital archive for the future.

Learn more about our newest history-preservation tool at HistoryIT.com/MemoryPort

02/25/2026

This year marks 15 years since HistoryIT began — and today, we’re excited to share a milestone moment in that journey.

We’ve acquired LifeWeb 360 and launched MemoryPort, a digital commemoration and engagement platform designed to help organizations preserve history as it’s happening now.

In this short video, our Founder & CEO, Kristen Gwinn-Becker, PhD, shares:

🔸 What we’ve learned from our partners over the past 15 years
🔸 Why organizations need better systems to keep communities informed and connected
🔸 How MemoryPort helps honor individuals and strengthen belonging

Learn more about what’s next for HistoryIT: https://historyit.com/historyit-acquires-lifeweb-360-and-launches-memoryport-to-help-organizations-capture-and-share-member-legacies/

12/08/2025

Congratulations to our partners at Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education on this wonderful NPR feature!

It’s well-deserved recognition of their commitment to making historic maps accessible, relevant and inspiring for learners of all ages. We’re proud to support that mission through Odyssey Preservation Software, which powers their digital collections and extends access far beyond their walls — into classrooms, communities and anywhere with an internet connection.

Here’s to many more stories being told, discoveries being made and imaginations being sparked!

From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.