Author of the Emerging Civil War Series books:
Hellmira: The Union’s Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp – Elmira, NY
Man of Fire: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War
Founder of Rudely Stamp’d Historical Impressions
Writer and director of the plays Now We Stand By Each Other Always, Grant on the Eve of Victory, and Brothers at Odds: The Brisbane Story
Available plays include: Now We Stand By Each Other Always & Grant on the Eve of Victory
For more information or to book a play, visit us at
or e-mail Derek Maxfield at ddmaxfield@genesee.edu
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U.S. Historian, Deathways Scholar, and Genealogist
Past speaking engagements have included C-SPAN, local libraries, Civil War Round Tables, historical societies, and theatrical venues.
Available Lectures include:
SHERMAN: Man or Monster
Marching through the Heart of the Confederacy: Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea
A Deadly Puzzle: Grant’s Vicksburg Campaign
Hellmira: The Union’s Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp – Elmira, NY
Lincoln: Constitutional Pragmatist
Ancestors in Peace and in Pieces
Adams & Jefferson: Revolutionary Friendship
Changing Deathways in Victorian America
Dying on Script: Illness and Death in Victorian America
Willing to travel nationally or broadcast remotely.
Email ddmaxfield@genesee.edu if you’re interested in booking a lecture, book talk, or book signing.
Founder and Host of the Historical Horizons Lecture Series
Historical Horizons is a history initiative that supports local historians, promotes historical literacy, and engages the community in a diverse range of historical topics.
The Historical Horizons Lecture Series is currently held at Genesee Community College and sponsored by the GCC History Club.
For more information about upcoming Historical Horizons events, visit us at www.gcchistoricalhorizons.com/
Disclaimer
This website was created and is maintained by Jess Maxfield. All questions about book sales or about the Emerging Civil War Series should be directed to the publisher Savas Beatie. All questions about social media promotion for Rudely Stamp’d Historical Impressions, or for any other part of the website, should be directed to Jess at jamaxfield@genesee.edu. All questions relating to scheduling a speaking event or about the Historical Horizons Lecture Series should be directed to Derek Maxfield at ddmaxfield@genesee.edu.
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