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Dr. Jessie Swigger is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Western Carolina University (WCU), where she also serves as Director of Public History. She holds affiliations within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges academic and applied history, focusing on public engagement with the past.
Education:
- PhD in American Studies, University of Texas at Austin (2008)
- MA in American Studies, University of Texas at Austin
- BA in American Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Research Interests: Dr. Swigger explores American History with a focus on Public History and Urban History. Her award-winning book History is Bunk examines Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village as a contested site of historical interpretation. She is currently researching the origins of early U.S. children’s museums, emphasizing their role in shaping public perceptions of childhood and education.
Awards:
- Henry Ford Heritage Association Book Award (2015)
- National Council on Public History Book Award Honorable Mention (2016)
- North Carolina Museums Council Award
Advising/Grants: No formal advisees listed, but her research projects suggest mentorship in public history initiatives. Grants details not specified in the text.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative public history projects, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.
