Aaron Stoyack

Aaron Stoyack is a Park Ranger at Pamplin Historical Park. He is the co-editor of one book, WCU 150: History and Heritage, and the author of more than a dozen articles for scholarly, professional, and popular audiences. A native of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Aaron developed an appreciation for history from his parents and uncle, who taught him the value of reading and cultural resources.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University in 2022 with a BA in History and a minor in Museum Studies. Aaron has served on the Executive Board for local historical societies and presented at events on his college campus, place of work, and at the national level. He also designs and delivers both ticketed and private custom tours of Civil War battlefields and other sites. His Civil War focuses include the common soldier, foreign involvement, and unusual weaponry. The Revolutionary War, Native Americans, the eugenics movement, and East Asian history are other interests of his. When not practicing history, he enjoys running, traveling, and experiencing the great outdoors.