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Bradley Keefer is an Associate Professor of History at Kent State University's Ashtabula Campus. He holds a PhD (2006), MA (1984), and BA (1980) in History from Kent State University. His research focuses on Civil War history, historical memory, and battlefield preservation. Keefer has published extensively on topics such as Civil War reenactments, collective memory, and Ohio's wartime experiences. He actively participates in Civil War living history programs and serves on committees related to historical landmarks like the May 4th Shootings Site. His awards include the Ohio Academy of History's Outstanding Dissertation Award (2007) and recognition for teaching excellence (2016-2018). Keefer teaches courses on U.S. and World History, emphasizing periods like the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Progressive Era.
- Education: PhD, MA, BA in History from Kent State University
His research interests blend academic scholarship with public engagement, evident in his work with organizations like the American Battlefield Trust and Society of Civil War Historians. Keefer's publications analyze historical narratives through lenses of media, memory, and material culture, contributing to debates over how conflicts are commemorated in public spaces.
He has reviewed books for prominent journals including the Journal of Southern History and American Historical Review. Beyond academia, his living history involvement includes roles with the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at national parks like Gettysburg and Antietam.
