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Dr. Mark Benbow is a retired Associate Professor of American History at Marymount University (Arlington, Virginia) and currently part-time faculty. His career includes roles as a historian at the Woodrow Wilson House Museum (2003–2006), a CIA intelligence analyst (1987–2002), and director of the Arlington Historical Museum (2011–2024). He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio University, with earlier degrees from Hanover College and Wright State University. His research focuses on Woodrow Wilson, Prohibition-era brewing industries, and Northern Virginia/DC history.
Education:
- B.A., Hanover College
- M.A., Wright State University
- Ph.D., Ohio University
- Currently pursuing a Master’s Certificate in Folklore at George Mason University’s English Department
Research Interests:
Benbow explores Woodrow Wilson’s political legacy, the cultural and economic history of American brewing, and supernatural narratives in U.S. history. His work bridges academic history with public engagement, evident in roles at museums and historical societies. Recent studies include analyzing German immigrant contributions to the brewing industry and the social impact of Prohibition.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2017–2018 School of Arts & Science Faculty Scholarship Award
- 2018 Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor
- 2014 History Department’s Outstanding Alumnus (Wright State)
- 2007 CIA Studies in Intelligence Award for best article on intelligence history
Grants & Advising: Benbow has advised museum exhibits and historical preservation projects, though no formal student advisees are listed. His CIA career included roles as an instructor and Senior Service Manager for IT systems, contributing to intelligence analysis methodologies.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Arlington Historical Society and affiliated with George Mason’s Folklore program, though no dedicated research lab is noted.
