Ken Bancroft Public History

06/23/2026

“Reflections on the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War in Loudoun: An Oral History Project with the members of the Loudoun 250 Committee” Published online at Thomas Balch Library

Collection AV 0022 Loudoun VA250 Oral History Project, 2023-2026 The collection consists of oral history interviews conducted by historian Kenneth Bancroft with members and affiliates of the Loudoun County VA250 Committee between 2023 and 2025. The interviews document the committee’s development, the collaborative processes involved in coordinating commemorative activities, and the perspectives of participants representing history organizations, cultural institutions, preservation groups, and community organizations....

Collection AV 0022 Loudoun VA250 Oral History Project, 2023-2026 The collection consists of oral history interviews conducted by historian Kenneth Bancroft with members and affiliates of the L…

05/05/2026

Proud to present my latest work on the Revolutionary War diary of Englishman Nicholas Cresswell. Cresswell had a difficult time navigating the uncertainty of revolution and suspicion of being a Tory. His relationship with Thomson Mason, the younger brother of Founding Father George Mason, is extraordinary and entertaining, and says a lot about fidelity and honor.

04/20/2026

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