I am a historian, author, and lecturer specializing in early American history, the history of New England, the Revolution, and the Civil War Era.
My newest book, Plymouth during the Revolution: Patriots, Loyalists, and a Community at War, will be published by The History Press on April 13, 2027. Drawing on extensive historical research, the book tells the story of a Massachusetts community divided by the American Revolution, exploring the experiences of Patriots and Loyalists, soldiers and civilians, and the competing visions of liberty and loyalty that transformed Plymouth during the struggle for independence.
I am the Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society where I oversee the preservation of some of Plymouth’s most significant historic properties and collections. Previously, I served as a Lecturer in History at Boston University, teaching courses in early American history, the history of Boston, and the Civil War era. And prior to that, I spent nearly two decades leading historical organizations, including the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum.
I hold a Ph.D. in History from Boston University and an M.A. in History and B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am the author of two prior books on local history and have published academic papers in regional scholarly journals.
In addition to my writing and museum work, I give lectures on early New England history, the Revolution, and the Civil War, for many historical societies, libraries, museums, and other organizations throughout the region.
