Hannah Scruggs

Hannah Scruggs currently serves as a Genealogy Reference Assistant at the Smithsonian Institution, a position held since April 2018. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Associate at The Montpelier Foundation and a Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University, where responsibilities involved supporting professors, facilitating discussions, and grading. Hannah participated in an International Public History Research Practicum, contributing to the planning of a museum exhibit in Belize and conducting oral histories. Earlier experiences include serving as an Assistant Children's Librarian with AmeriCorps and internships at Fluvanna County Historical Society and District of Columbia Public Schools. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in African-American/Black Studies from Harvard University, a Master of Arts in Public/Applied History from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from William & Mary.