We are pleased to announce that the recipient of the Antietam Institute 2025-26 Scholarship is William Faith. William is a senior at Shepherd University completing a degree in Historic Preservation/Public History, with a minor in Business Administration.
Born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland, William spent a great deal of time growing up surrounded by history, whether that was family trips to historic sites and museums or simply taking in the local history through local culture.
William has an Associates in History from Hagerstown Community College, where he was able to spend time as an intern and a volunteer for the Washington County Historical Society. William says, “This pivotal moment in my educational journey helped me not only hone my skills and understanding of public history, but also solidified a love for the American Civil War, Reconstruction, and its deep ties to local culture and identity. This love for the period has inspired me to continue working with the wonderful resources it provides locally.” He has also been an intern at the Byrd Center at Shepherd University through the Public History program. William believes, “experiences like these have continued to sharpen the tools necessary to be an effective historian and further grow my love for it”.
William is on track to graduate in the winter of 2026 and is thrilled to see where this journey will take him over the next few years. He hopes to be a longstanding part of historic education and public history no matter where he ends up. Outside of his love for history, William’s enthusiasm spills into a love for film and music, and is happiest when all three of those joys converge.
We wish William all the best as he completes his degree and strives to obtain his goals. We also want to thank Dr. Jennifer Murray and the Shepherd Foundation for the opportunity to support one of the many outstanding students of Shepherd University.
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