Tamara L. Brown, Bowie State University, Project Historian
Gina Lewis, Bowie State University, Project Historian
Roger Davidson, Bowie State University, 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 conduct a Historic Resource Study of African American experiences on the Antietam National Battlefield and National Cemetery and in Sharpsburg, MD. This study will incorporate historical research and community and descendant engagement efforts to understand the meaning of freedom for African Americans at Antietam throughout the history of the battlefield and cemetery. 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 African American history and community engagement work.

Compensation: $77,812 (this is the total compensation for the principal investigator(s), RAs, Section 508 Compliance, travel, and research expenses)
Deadline for Letter of Interest to NCPH:  November 1, 2022
Expected Date to Award Project:  December 1, 2022
Anticipated Start Date:  January 2023
Timeline for Completion:  March 2025