Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh offers an insightful look at how the concept of “the tourist” developed in 19th century America in Chats on the Past, a free virtual event sponsored by Westport Museum via Patch. Mackintosh to discuss his book Selling the Sights: The Invention of the Tourist in American Culture (New York University Press, 2019). Learn how trends and cultural movements shaped the tourism industry as we know it through the years. More event info.
Chats on the Past: Will Mackintosh (Patch)
Mackintosh Gives ‘Lafayette 101’ Lecture
Associate Professor of History Will Mackintosh was featured by the Fredericksburg Free Press in articles titled “Fredericksburg’s Lafayette Bicentennial to culminate with full weekend of events” and “Lecture offers ‘Lafayette 101’ ahead of bicentennial weekend.” Mackintosh gave the lecture at Central Rappahannock Regional Library in November discussing what Fredericksburg was like when Lafayette visited for three days in November 1824. Read the articles:
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/11/16/fredericksburgs-lafayette-bicentennial-to-culminate-with-full-weekend-of-events/
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/11/22/lecture-offers-lafayette-101-ahead-of-bicentennial-weekend/
Lecture offers ‘Lafayette 101’ ahead of bicentennial weekend (Fredericksburg Free Press)
Fredericksburg’s Lafayette Bicentennial to culminate with full weekend of events (Fredericksburg Free Press)
Mackintosh Shares Fredericksburg Reflections on ‘Town Talk’

Associate Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh
Associate Professor of History and American Studies and at-large member of Fredericksburg City Council was interviewed on WFVA Radio’s Town Talk with Ted Schubel. On the show, Mackintosh talks about his first few months on council, the budget, growth and life in Fredericksburg. “I had to learn a lot of local history, but I love that,” he said. The ability to see the local history in a broader national context is what my professional training is about,” said Will Mackintosh. Listen to the interview.
Mackintosh Presents Panel Highlighting FAM Exhibit

Associate Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh
Associate Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh, also a member of Fredericksburg City Council, held a panel discussion on Baron Von Steuben on March 6. The discussion was previewed by the Fredericksburg Free Press in an article titled “New FAM exhibit to give a general impression of Lafayette’s celebrity.” Read more.
New FAM exhibit to give a general impression of Lafayette’s celebrity (Fredericksburg Free Press)
New Dominion Podcast – Will Mackintosh on Density and Fredericksburg’s Historical Character (FXBG Advance)
Mackintosh Wins Seat on Fredericksburg City Council

Professor of History Will Mackintosh
Professor of History Will Mackintosh was mentioned in an article titled “In Fredericksburg, Mackintosh, Holmes win Seats on City Council; McFadden, Bailey Earn School Board Seats,” which ran in The Free Lance-Star. “Fredericksburg voters Tuesday said hello to two soon-to-be new City Council members and goodbye to a longtime incumbent. Will Mackintosh, 45, and Jannan Holmes, 56, were elected to the two open at-large seats on the council,” the article stated. “Mackintosh, the chairman of the city’s Economic Development Authority and a professional historian, had 4,275 votes as of Wednesday’s unofficial tally.” Read more.