Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History.  He began his first book, Civil War Leaders, at the end of his freshman year in high school.  By his second year of college, he had published three books for young adults.  Beyond his love of the past, he is a professional artist who has excelled in the creation of sketches, paintings, and graphic design.

While in school, Jared won numerous awards, including contests sponsored by the Civil War Trust and the History Channel.  Since he was a teenager, he has been involved in numerous historical organizations, living history units, and educational groups.  Graduating from Penn State Altoona in 2010, he served as the resident cartoonist for The Collegiate Review.  In 2012, he received his master's degree in History from West Virginia University.

Jared has been highly involved in the world of Public History, including promoting historic sites, conducting oral history interviews, writing grants, and historic site interpretation.  He has completed projects in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, NASA, and Pennsylvania Civil War 150.  Frederick, who is a Civil War and WWII living historian, believes that the past can be taught in spheres beyond the classroom.  He is the recipient of the Blair County Historical Society's President's Award of Historic Preservation & Excellence.  In addition to his volunteerism and projects, he has served as a seasonal interpretive park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.  He currently serves as an instructor of History at Penn State Altoona.

Jared is available as a guest lecturer, commissioned artist, graphic designer, and historical adviser for individual and group projects.  Thank you for your interest in History Matters!

• The Gettysburg Address presentation by Jared.
  
• "History Matters" by Jeanette Burgan.
• "Governor Andrew Curtin" by Jared Frederick.
• "A Place in History" by William Kibler.
  
• Jared acted in Park Service Film You Are a Soldier.
  
• Lincoln Artwork by Jared for the Lincoln Bicentennial.
• Recipient of Historic Preservation Award.
• Artwork for Consulate General of the United States.
• Civil War News Article by Kathryn Jorgensen.
• Hunterstown Painting Unveiling by Jared.
• Journey Through Hallowed Ground Presentation.
• "Back in Time" by Wendy McCardle.
• Jared's work with the Africana Research Center.
• Featured at Festival for Budding Writers.
• Leading a historical tour at Horseshoe Curve.
• "Long Remembered" by Jared Frederick.
  
• Civil War History Highlighted - Article.
• "Historians Gather at PSU" by Bill Kibler.
• "Profiles in Courage" by Jared Frederick.
• "A Special Tribute" - Article.

Some photos from Jared's numerous historical adventures: