About
Time and Place Historical Research is dedicated to inclusive, place-based historical research and interpretation.
Laura Shepard (Ferguson)
Founder and Principal Historian
As a historian, I specialize in the history of the American West and public history. I’m invested in working closely with communities on projects that bring their history to light.
Previously, I worked as a curator at the High Desert Museum and taught at Whitman College as a visiting assistant professor. I served on the Oregon Heritage Commission and continue to serve on the Oregon Historical Quarterly board. I received my doctorate from the University of Michigan. I live in Bend, Oregon, where I enjoy hiking in the mountains and spending time on the river.