Solomon K. Smith

Dr. Solomon K. Smith is an Associate Professor of History at Georgia Southern University, affiliated with the Department of History within the College of Arts and Humanities. He joined the faculty in 2010 and holds a B.A. from the College of William and Mary (1998), an M.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University (2000), and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (2009). His research focuses on American Colonial history, First Contact dynamics, the American Revolution, piracy during the Golden Age, and Atlantic History. He teaches upper-level courses such as Invasions of the Americas, Early America 1670-1763, and Pirates in the Americas.

• Education:
• B.A. in History, College of William and Mary (1998)
• M.A. in History, Virginia Commonwealth University (2000)
• Ph.D. in History, University of Georgia (2009)

His research interests emphasize colonial military practices, cultural interactions, and the socio-political dimensions of early America. His recent work includes analyzing firearms culture in colonial North America and innovative pedagogical methods for teaching the American Revolution. He has published extensively on topics ranging from Revolutionary-era tactics to post-Civil War Reconstruction efforts in Louisiana. Dr. Smith has received accolades such as the Overdyke Article Prize (2005) and the Summer Award for Faculty Development (2014). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mulberry Grove Plantation Foundation and is completing a book manuscript on industrial ventures in the Chesapeake region.

His professional activities include leadership roles in historical organizations and community engagement. Though no formal advising or grant details are listed, his research on Reconstruction-era Louisiana highlights his scholarly contributions to understanding regional governance and social dynamics.