kenbancroft21@icloud.com, 703-402-8246
linkedin.com/in/kenneth-bancroft-458a6a5
https://orchid.org/0009-001-0035-8040
Public Historian with a career background in research, writing, as well as creative and strategic sales and marketing. Research interests in European and Virginia studies in the Colonial through the Federalist era especially in local history such as Loudoun County. Experienced in Oral History. Extensive experience working with entities and customers to educate and achieve positive outcomes. Known for professionalism, teamwork, presenting, networking, and a passion for history. Portfolio available upon request.
EDUCATION
Masters in Public History 2025
American Public University
APU President’s List 2022-2025
Associate Certificate in Project Management 2004
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts, History 1998
Portland State University, Portland, OR
RESEARCH AND MANUSCRIPTS
Practicum: “Reflections on the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War in Loudoun County, Virginia: An Oral History Project with the Members of the Loudoun 250th Committee.” Janet Rozick, PhD- Advisor. On file at Thomas Balch Library. https://www.leesburgva.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/45471/639167112776970000
PUBLICATIONS
Emerging Revolutionary War Era Website. “The people here are Liberty mad…” Nicholas Cresswell and the American Independence.” July 18, 2026. https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/2026/07/18/the-people-here-are-liberty-mad-nicholas-cresswell-and-the-american-independence/
The Alexandria Chronicle. “An English ‘Tory’ in Old Town: The Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777.” July, 2026 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h8qk3RMm_0Ea9UW4wjMKwYtxVNlhikMB/view
Emerging Revolutionary War Era Website. “An Englishman’s Journal of the Revolutionary War: The Journals of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777.” October 20, 2025. https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/tag/nicholas-cresswell/.
Loudoun County, Virginia. Historic Records & Deed Research. Newsletter: Preservation Month – Historic Paper Conservation Past and Present. June 2024. https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research.
Loudoun County, Virginia. Historic Records & Deed Research. 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution: Resolutions Passed by the Free-holders of Loudoun County, 14 June 1774. August 2024. https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research.
Loudoun County Virginia. Historic Records & Deed Research. 2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court History Trading Cards, “Middleburg Plat,” Leven Powell,” “Resolutions Passed by the Free-holders of Loudoun County,” and “Marquis de Lafayette.”(not pictured) https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research.
Loudoun County, Virginia. Historic Records & Deed Research. “Preserving Our Heritage: Loudoun’s Revolutionary War Court Records.” Co-authored with Eric Larson, Historic Records Manager. https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research
PRESENTATIONS
82nd Waterford Fair, Waterford, Virginia. “Loudoun’s Revolutionary War Diary.” October 2, 2026 https://www.waterfordfairva.org/2026-exhibits-demonstrations-tent-talks/
Alexandria Forum, Alexandria, Virginia. “An English ‘Tory’ in Old Town.” September 18, 2028 https://www.alexandriava.gov/AlexandriaForum
Emerging Revolutionary War Podcast. “Rev War Revelry: The Story of Nicholas Cresswell with historian Ken Bancroft.” July 12, 2026. www.youtube.com/@emergingrevolutionarywar8217
Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. “Revolutionary Stories: The Tory and the Patriot.” May 28, 2026. www.youtube.com/@loudounmuseum9442
Alexandria Historical Society. “An English Tory in Old Town: The Journals of Nicholas Cresswell.” March 9, 2026. www.youtube.com/@alexandriahistoricalsociet7865
Thomas Balch Library, November 7, 2025 First Friday Pop-Up Exhibit, “Historic Diaries of Leesburg: A Revolutionary War Diary in Loudoun County, The Journals of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777.” https://www.loudountimes.com/news/community/historic-diaries-offer-window-into-loudouns-past/article_d3e432bd-c016-4db4-b81d-d57be6c0832d.html
2024 Black History Month, First Friday, Loudoun County. “Emancipation Deeds” at Old Courthouse.
2024 Preservation Month, First Friday, Loudoun County. “Challenges in Historic Preservation” at Old Courthouse.
Courthouse Displays, Loudoun County Circuit Court, various Plats and Maps with Object Labels. 2024
EXPERIENCE
Blog Publisher and Editor October 2024 – Present
http://www.Nicholascresswell.blog
- Public History internet project utilizing Nicholas Cresswell’s Journal recreating the daily events to offer an additional educational resource regarding the American Revolution, especially in Loudoun County.
- Coordinate with Loudoun 250 and historic community co-promote and enhance awareness.
Historic Records Clerk, Leesburg, VA January 2024 – January 2025
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, VA
- Assist customers with deed, wills, chancery, and vital records research.
- Assist in conservation, indexing, scanning, and digital organizing of historic records.
- Research, write, and edit public history exhibits, profiles, and events for publication.
Realtor, Northern Virginia Region January 2023 – January 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, PenFed Realty, Licensed in Virginia
- Utilize research tools to identify prospects to meet customer needs including market and neighborhood trends to target with advertising strategies.
- Special interest in Historic properties in Loudoun County.
Pfizer, Washington D.C. Region December 2016 – March 2022
Specialty Healthcare Representative II, I&I, Dermatology
- Incorporated Virtual Selling Skills into a Hybrid Selling model to facilitate customer access.
- Regional Performance Fund for service above and beyond for the District 2019 & 2021.
- Member, District of the Year, 2018.
Allergan, Washington D.C. Region January 2013 – December 2016
Senior Sales Executive – Dermatology
- #4 in President’s Club Rankings, 2015.
- Mid-Atlantic representative for the 2016 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.
Valeant Dermatology, Washington D.C. Region July 2008 – January 2013
Sales Representative
- Top 10 in President’s Club Rankings.
- Mid-Atlantic representative for the 2011 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.
PharmaDerm (formerly Doak Dermatologics), Washington D.C. Region November 2003 – March 2008
Senior Sales Representative
- Winner: District MVP for 2005, 2006 and Customer Service Award, 2007
Universal Music & Video Distribution, Lanham, MD August 1998 – November 2003
Artist Development – Geffen/MCA Records, Universal Records, Verve Records
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Completed Institutional Review Board “Members Basic/Refresher” and “Social and Behavioral Responsible Conducts of Research.”
Completed CMR Institute Courses in “The Pharmaceutical Industry”, “Introduction to Managed Care”, “Business and Strategic Planning”, “The Evolving Healthcare Community” and “Value of Pharmaceuticals.”
Completed Harvard On-Line courses including “Writing for Business,” “Finance Essentials,” “Making a Presentation,” “Negotiation” and “Focusing on Your Customer.”
VOLUNTEERISM
Rotary Club – Broadlands, May 2023 – Present
Team Treasurer, Loudoun Soccer, 2016 – 2023
Assistant Coach, Central Loudoun Little League, 2012-2016
Assistant Coach, Loudoun Soccer, 2014-2016
MEMBERSHIPS
Omohundro Institute, The College of William and Mary
American Association for State and Local History
American Historical Association
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area
Lovettsville Historical Society
