Dr. Ann McCleary

 

(Ph.D., Brown 1996; Professor; Director, Center for Public History)
American Women, Early American History, American
Architecture, American Material Culture

 

Dr. McCleary’s research interests focus on American social and cultural history, especially material culture, vernacular architecture, women’s history, rural history, American folklife, and oral history. She has written numerous articles on the vernacular architecture and cultural history of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Her current interests are in twentieth-century rural life; she is working on a book examining the impact of the home demonstration movement on rural women and housing in Virginia during the 1920s and 1930s. Dr. McCleary coordinates the Public History program and the Museum Studies Certificate program. She co-teaches the courses in Museum Studies at the Atlanta History Center, having worked for many years in the museum community in Virginia and as more recently as a museum consultant. In her role as Director of the Center for Public History, McCleary has overseen a variety of research projects focusing on the history and culture of the Georgia Piedmont. She directs an on-going oral history program of this region and is currently directing grants documenting both music and baking traditions.

Phone: 678-839-6041
E-mail: amcclear@westga.edu

 

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

Spring 2013 Syllabi and Materials

 

History 3300W [English 3300W]: Studies in American Culture

History 6303-81: Museum Education and Interpretation

History 6699: Thesis Hours

 

 

Past Course Offerings and Syllabi (click here)