Adam H. Domby

Adam H. Domby is an Associate Professor of History at Auburn University in the College of Liberal Arts. Specializing in the Civil War, Reconstruction, and historical memory, Dr. Domby examines how falsehoods and exaggerations shaped Confederate narratives and their connections to white supremacy. His research has been recognized with the John T. Hubbell Prize, and he is currently serving as the Kimble Fellow at The Huntington Library during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Dr. Domby's educational background includes a BA from Yale University and both MA and PhD degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously an Assistant Professor at the College of Charleston, he brings extensive experience in both academic research and public history engagement to Auburn University.

His research interests span multiple interconnected fields including Civil War studies, Reconstruction history, historical memory, white supremacy in Confederate narratives, African American history (particularly sailors during the Civil War), prisoners of war, southern Jewish history, and guerrilla warfare. Dr. Domby approaches these topics with a critical eye toward how historical narratives are constructed and how they continue to influence contemporary understandings of the past.

Dr. Domby's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on uncovering hidden histories and challenging established narratives, particularly regarding race and memory in the American South. His work demonstrates how historical memory is actively constructed and how these constructions serve particular political and social purposes, especially concerning race relations and white supremacy.

• John T. Hubbell Prize for "Captives of Memory"
• Kimble Fellow at The Huntington Library (2024-2025)

As an advisor, Dr. Domby works closely with graduate students on diverse topics including Civil War memory, Reconstruction politics, and military history. He has successfully guided students researching African American women in Reconstruction politics, tourism during Jim Crow, education during Reconstruction, and various aspects of Civil War history. His research has been supported by fellowships and collaborations with institutions including the National Park Service, where he has examined African Americans at Monocacy National Battlefield.

Dr. Domby maintains an active presence in public history, frequently giving lectures and media interviews about Civil War memory, Confederate monuments, and the connections between historical narratives and contemporary politics. His work bridges academic scholarship and public understanding of complex historical issues.