Kathryn Lasdow

Kathryn Lasdow is an Assistant Professor at Suffolk University specializing in public history, architecture, and early American republic studies. She holds a PhD, MPhil, and MA from Columbia University, another MA from the University of Virginia, and a BA from the College of William and Mary.

• Public History Experience: Former roles include Historian/Project Manager at Brooklyn Historical Society, Curator for waterfront exhibitions, and Lead Exhibition Writer for Jackie Robinson's legacy project.
• Research Focus: Economy and society on early-national waterfronts (book manuscript Wharfed Out), supported by the Omohundro Institute and other historical institutions.
• Teaching: Offers courses on public history practice, digital history, urban America, and early American politics/culture.
• Skills: Digital humanities, museum fundraising, visitor assessment, historical geography.