I regularly present to public, professional, and academic audiences on history, preparedness, and place. My talks draw on archival research, site visits, and visual material, often using “then and now” comparisons to explore how past crises continue to shape the present.
Upcoming Talks
March 2026 — American Heritage Museum, Stow, Massachusetts
April 2026 — Greenfield Community College Senior Symposium
May 2026 — Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, guest lecture
(This list is updated periodically.)
Selected Recent Talks & Appearances
Cold War Massachusetts: Preparedness Hidden in Plain Sight — Public lecture, Holyoke Public Library
Fires, Floods, and the Long History of Preparedness in Western Massachusetts — GCC Senior Symposium
Fire History and the Evolution of Practice — Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Additional recent venues include libraries, museums, historical societies, professional conferences, and college classrooms across Massachusetts and New England.
Media & Recordings
Recordings and selected materials from talks may be available online or upon request. Video excerpts and site-based explorations are also in development as part of future public history and digital projects.
Hosting a Talk
If you’re interested in hosting a lecture, walk, panel discussion, or class visit, I’d be glad to hear from you.