Laura Ferguson, PhD

Illuminating inclusive histories that empower and inspire.

I work alongside museums, universities, and cultural heritage organizations to tell inclusive histories that highlight multiple perspectives and lived experiences. This provides a deeper understanding of our past and present and paves the way for a more just and equitable future.

Research and Interpretation

  • Archival and primary source research
  • Oral histories
  • Written reports and historical narratives, including National Register of Historic Places applications
  • Historical markers and public history signs

Exhibition Development​

  • Content development for physical or digital exhibitions
  • Object selection
  • Label writing

Interpretive Planning

  • Identifying interpretive goals, key themes, and powerful stories
  • Envisioning the visitor experience
  • Project management

Chelsea Rose, MA, RPA

Director, Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology

"Laura has not only brought expertise, experience, and insight to every project we have collaborated on, but she also approaches history and heritage with curiosity, compassion, and a desire to document and share stories with respect for those who lived them."

Do you have a project in mind? Are you curious about ways that we could work together?