The Value of History

What a historical consultant can bring to your business...

I often get asked why I chose to be a historian, and my first answer is always because history is valuable. Knowing the history of a place and its people provide meaning and context in the modern world. My second answer is that history is fun! Or it should be. History can be held to the rigorous standards of academic research and writing but still be presented in an engaging manner that relies on the act of storytelling to engage others. And my third answer? History is everywhere! Everything and everyone has a history that is valuable and worth digging into.  

As a historical consultant I can help research histories relevant to you. I can take any history and make it accessible to a wide array of audiences. There are many ways to put history on display, plaques, mini-exhibits, lectures, pamphlets, videos, and photos to name a few. I provide consultation on projects for businesses, museums, archives, media outlets, lawyers, schools, nonprofit groups, individuals, government entities, and more. My background in history, museum studies, and law provides me with a unique perspective on making history work for you and your audience. More importantly, I bring academic-quality research and writing to a space that is often uninhabited by traditional historians.

Businesses that highlight not only their locality but also their history have a stronger brand following. Imagine owning a bookstore that resides in a 100-year-old building and providing your customers with a targeted, on-brand poster that details the various businesses that have called the same space home over the last century. A historical plaque placed outside of the bookstore could further bolster its customer's loyalty to it as a local small-business. Take things a step further by hosting an in-person lecture on local history to draw people in. Or highlight the business's history to bulwark a planned fundraising event. Contact me today so we can take your project back in time!