Historian of the Declaration of Independence

I am a historian of early America and a leading expert on the United States’ Declaration of Independence.

I received my Ph.D. and M.A. in History from William & Mary, and I defended my dissertation, “When the Declaration of Independence was News,” in September 2023. Before graduate school, I was the Research Manager of the Declaration Resources Project at Harvard University.

I am currently a consulting curator for museum exhibitions planned for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration in 2026.

Interested in learning about the history of the Declaration of Independence?

Planning for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration in 2026?

I am available to give educational presentations about the Declaration of Independence and the events of 1776 to audiences of any age and level of knowledge. I am also looking for opportunities to consult on 2026 programming for archives and museums, historical societies, and other organizations and sites of commemoration.