Kira Quintin

Kira Quintin
Historian

I am a historian based in Virginia, currently working at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as the 2026-27 Gamage Democracy Fellow. I have an M.A. in local, regional, and public history from James Madison University, where I completed a public history project on the first psychiatric hospital in America. You can view the digital tour that I created under “Projects.”

I believe that everyone has a favorite part of history – sometimes we just need some help exploring to find what it is. My passion is for the untold stories. I research and write about women, children, enslaved people, the poor, and anyone else whose story hasn’t filled a swath of history books yet. These are the people who best reflect most of the population, who are relatable and whose lives have had an impact on the world today, whether we recognize it or not.

You can learn about my work by reading articles I’ve published or attending my events. Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my current projects!

@kiraquintinhistory

I have the coolest job! Edith Bolling Galt Wilson had two jobs while she was in the White House: keep her husband alive and run the country. I'm an American historian in Williamsburg, VA for the 4th of July so here's my post about the 250th. On June 15th, the French aerobatic team, the Patrouille de France, flew over the Courthouse at @colonialwmsburg as part of their Liberte 250 tour commemorating the French-American alliance during the American Revolution and the ongoing friendship between the two nations. Happy Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day)! June 2, 2026 is the 80th anniversary of the vote which ended the monarchy and established the Italian Republic in 1946. It also marks the entry of women into politics via the right to vote. The Boboli Gardens in Florence are what I've always imagined Italy to be. I went to Dachau today. Before, during, and after shelving my collection of history books ðŸĪŠ (not pictured: the full day that I thought I'd lost about 12 of them and then found them in a bag under a weighted blanket) Best thesis!!!