Brandon A. Owens, Sr., Project Historian

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Via our cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, the National Council on Public History seeks a qualified historian (or team of historians) to produce a Special History Study of African American History at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. The Special History Study (SHS) should explore the roles that African Americans played during the War of 1812 — the first major conflict after the American Revolution, and one that saw African American historical actors embrace and serve in a variety of roles that reflected desires for freedom and equality. 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 African American history, genealogy, and/or NPS Special History Studies .

Compensation: $78,000.00. (This is the total compensation for the PI(s), and it includes $2,500 allocated for travel and $1,500 for copyright permissions. Additional funding is available should the PI choose to take on Section 508 compliance work. NCPH’s indirect rate for project management, publication expenses, and peer review are separate budget lines and do not come out of the PI’s funding.)

Deadline for Letter of Interest to NCPH:  October 30, 2024
Expected Date to Award Project:  November 15, 2024
Anticipated Start Date:  December 1, 2024
Timeline for Completion:  July 1, 2027