Travis Shaw

Historian

Travis Shaw is a native Marylander with a deep love of local history. Wanting to share this love with others he received a BA in History from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MA in Public History from American University.

His professional career includes nearly two decades of experience in the fields of archaeology, historic preservation, and museum education, working with both private and public institutions.

Travis has spent time at Historic St. Mary’s City, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and Oatlands Historic House and Gardens and currently serves as the Director of Education for the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. In his free time, he participates in 18th-century living history events.