Washington, Charleston, and the 250th Anniversary

Chad Stewart

Chad Stewart serves as Curator of History for The Charleston Museum, lecturer on Historic American Interiors for Clemson University's Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, and adjunct professor of history at the College of Charleston. 

He received both his M.A. in History, and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from Clemson University where his research explored American and European country house architecture. His current research interests include the decorative arts, material culture, and historic architecture of the South Carolina Lowcountry. 

He is a frequent speaker on South Carolina history and material culture having appeared on programs for NPR, National Geographic, and Czech TV among others. His current project is a book titled Just Imported: Clocks and Clockmakers of Charleston, 1680-1830.

Dr. Timothy E. Hicks

Dr. Timothy E. Hicks is a graduate of Furman University (BA in History) and the University of South Carolina (MAT in History; Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction). Nationally-board certified in Early Adolescence/Social Studies-History (2002-2022), he has taught at Dent Middle School in Columbia since 1994. Currently, he is teaching eighth grade South Carolina and United States history in The Learning Collaborative, the district’s oldest middle school academic magnet program. 

A mock trial coach for 25 years, a teacher and judge in National History Day, a school department leader, an intern and new teacher mentor, a Master Teacher at the 2023 White House History Teacher Institute, and a George Washington Teacher Institute 250 Ambassador, Dr. Hicks has presented at the district, state, and national levels. 

He is a primary author of The South Carolina Journey, a textbook used in most districts across the state, as well as curriculum available at the South Carolina Department of Education. He has been honored with state awards by Gilder Lehrman, the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina, Daughters of the American Revolution, South Carolina Council for the Social Studies, and the South Carolina Bar. 

He was named the 2020 National American History Teacher of the Year by the National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars. Currently, Dr. Hicks serves as the President of the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies, the state's largest professional organization for history teachers.

Elise Reagan

Elise Reagan is the Chief of Education at The Charleston Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of South Dakota State University (BA in History and Political Science) and East Carolina University (MA in Maritime Studies), she has always fostered a keen love for history with areas of interest from American military history to piracy, Spanish colonialism, and ancient civilizations. 

Through her role at America’s First Museum, she has worked with students of all ages across South Carolina and beyond, bringing history to life and sharing her passion with students and educators alike. Prior to joining The Charleston Museum’s team in 2021, she worked as part of the education team at the South Carolina Aquarium and as a guide for walking tours in Charleston.