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Marla R. Miller is a Distinguished Professor of History and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Her research focuses on U.S. women’s work before industrialization, early American history, material culture, and public history. She has authored or edited multiple influential books, including Entangled Lives (2019) and Betsy Ross and the Making of America (2010), which redefined public understanding of women’s roles in early America.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997
Her research explores intersections between labor, gender, and material culture, with a focus on 18th-century New England. She co-authored Bending the Future (2016), a seminal work on historic preservation strategies, and led the Imperiled Promise study (2012), analyzing the National Park Service’s historical interpretation practices. Her work bridges academia and public engagement through museum collaborations and policy advocacy.
Key Awards:
- National Council on Public History Excellence in Consulting (2013)
- Millia Davenport Publication Award (2006)
- American Antiquarian Society Membership (2013)
Miller has advised countless students through her leadership in UMass Amherst’s Public History program and grants include the Samuel F. Conti Fellowship (2014–2015). She served as President of the National Council on Public History (2018–2020), advocating for the field’s future. Her work extends to editorial roles at journals like the New England Quarterly and founding the UMass Press Public History series.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with museums, historic sites, and preservation organizations nationally, including the National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians.
