Laura Shepard (Ferguson), PhD

Histories that empower and inspire

I work alongside museums, universities, and cultural organizations to tell histories that highlight multiple perspectives and lived experiences — helping audiences see themselves in the past and imagine new possibilities for the future.

Research and Interpretation

  • Archival and primary source research
  • Oral histories
  • Written reports and historical narratives
  • Historical markers and public history signs

Exhibit Development​ and Writing

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

Project 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."

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