Roger A Davidson

Roger A Davidson serves as Associate Professor of History in the Department of History & Government at Bowie State University, based in MLK Center, Room 2380M on the Main Campus with contact number 301-860-3739.

His academic foundation includes:

• Undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) as a civilian-track graduate of the Corps of Cadets
• Graduate research at Howard University where he contributed to the Department of Defense and National Park Service-funded African American Civil War Sailors Project

Dr. Davidson specializes in social history approaches to 19th-century American military and naval studies, with concentrated expertise in United States Colored Troops (USCT) operations, African American naval service during the Civil War, and Emancipation-era social dynamics. His methodological focus bridges military history with cultural anthropology to examine soldier/sailor experiences beyond battlefield narratives.

He actively translates academic research for public audiences through media appearances in Civil War documentaries and consultation work with the Marine Corps Museum and Heritage Center, demonstrating significant impact in public history and cultural preservation initiatives.