Elisabeth E. Wray

Elisabeth E. Wray is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Richmond, where she teaches a broad spectrum of history courses with a focus on women's history, regional American history, and constitutional development. She is also a freelance editor and writer, having authored two social studies textbooks.

Education:

• B.A., University of Richmond, 1974
• M.A., University of Richmond, 1977

Her research centers on American women's history, particularly Southern and 19th-century women during wartime, as well as Virginia history and U.S. history from the Colonial period through 1890. She also explores European women’s history and Victorian England, often integrating historical themes with art through interdisciplinary courses. Her teaching spans topics including the Age of Jefferson, the Old and New South, the American West, and Western civilization.

Wray is actively involved with the Osher Institute, where she leads educational courses and community outreach initiatives, bringing history into schools and local organizations. As an adjunct faculty member, her role is part-time, and she maintains an office in Ryland Hall with published contact details.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Osher Institute

She has contributed to public history education through special projects and credit-bearing courses under the Osher program, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement. While no formal list of publications, awards, or advisees is provided, her expertise and service reflect sustained academic and civic involvement in historical education.