Scope of Work
This study will provide the public and scholars of American History with a greater understanding and appreciation of the Eastern Front Unit and the history and significance of Petersburg National Battlefield. It will be utilized to develop a variety of products and programs for park visitors including the creation of printed and digital content about the history of the park for internal and external audiences.
Project Participants
Joshua Howard, Project Historian
Elizabeth Catte, Project Historian
Perri Meldon, Project Historian
Requests for Letters of Interest
Via our cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, the National Council on Public History seeks a qualified historian (or team of historians) to conduct a Historic Resource Study (HRS) for the Eastern Front Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (NB), located in Petersburg, Virginia. This HRS focuses on the Eastern Front Unit and the three battlefield areas within it: Initial Assaults, Crater Battlefield, and Fort Stedman. Please read the full narrative in PDF or Word format for the description of the project’s scope of work and timeline, as well as instructions for submitting your letter of interest and professional writing sample. Please note that we are particularly looking for PIs or project teams with experience with experience with military analysis, prehistoric resources, and archaeology.
Compensation: $65,959.25 (This is the total compensation for the principal investigator(s) (PI), Research Assistants, travel, research expenses, and copyright permissions). An additional $5,900 is available for PIs who wish to handle copyediting, 508 compliance, design, and/or layout.
Deadline for Letter of Interest to NCPH: October 30, 2023
Expected Date to Award Project: December 1, 2023
Anticipated Start Date: January 2024
Timeline for Completion: November 2025