There are many ways to be a historian – and on this week’s PreserveCast we’re exploring the world of historians for hire – contract historians who do work to help organizations, corporations, agencies and law firms dig deep into history when the stakes are high. 

During his time at History Associates Incorporated, Scott Vierick has traveled from the Colorado mountains to the Florida Everglades, and from the National Archives to frozen Civil War Battlefields. As a historian and project manager with the company, he works with clients and stakeholders to produce engaging historical content for museum exhibits, smartphone apps, and websites.

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Scott also works with clients on interpretive planning efforts to help improve the visitor experience and define their site’s interpretation goals. His current and past clients include the National Park Service, American Battlefield Trust, Whitesbog Preservation Trust, Virginia Beach History Museums, National Institutes of Health, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, SHPE, the Frisco Heritage Museum, the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training.

Learn more about History Associates: https://www.historyassociates.com/ 

Learn More about Richmond Battle App referred to in today’s episode: https://www.battlefields.org/visit/mobile-apps/richmond-battle-app