TRA Public Historian – Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane
The TRA Public Historian is the primary academic advocate for the Theodore Roosevelt Association and its mission.
The Public Historian aims to enhance the TRA’s visibility, foster scholarship, strengthen partnerships, and represent the TRA in public forums.
The Public Historian works with TRA leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives, outreach, recruitment, media relations, and scholarship.
Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane is Professor of History and the Lowman Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University is the Public Historian of the Theodore Roosevelt Association and the author of Theodore Roosevelt’s Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon, which won the TRA book prize in 2018.
Explore some of his work on the scholarship of Theodore Roosevelt here:
Public Historian Tours
Theodore Roosevelt traveled the globe and embraced adventure in an era before modern air travel made it effortless to cross continents. He championed the “Strenuous Life,” a philosophy that celebrated hard work, courage, and perseverance as the foundations of personal success and national greatness. In that same adventurous spirit, the Theodore Roosevelt Association proudly offers Public Historian Tours led by TRA Public Historian, Dr. Michael Cullinane. These immersive journeys, formerly known as the "TRA Strenuous Life Adventures", will invite participants to follow in TR's footsteps -- exploring the landscapes, landmarks, and stories that shaped his remarkable life and enduring legacy.
Upcoming 2026 Tour
Next summer, TRA members have an opportunity to experience the South's most important seaport and a place Theodore Roosevelt had a deep attachment to during his lifetime. Over the course of five days and four nights, we will celebrate the naval legacy of Roosevelt as the tall ships of the Sail 250® New Orleans festival dock in New Orleans. Activities occupy the days and in the evenings, we meet as a group to explore our ideas about Roosevelt in discussions led by Dr. Michael Cullinane. Don't miss out on this special TRA trip being held during the US 250th Anniversary celebration!
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Past Tours
The Theodore Roosevelt Association in the Adirondacks - June 2024
In the northernmost reaches of New York State, the six-million-acre Adirondack State Park offers a sanctuary of lakes and old-growth forests. Its unrivaled natural beauty includes the headwaters of the mighty Hudson River and forth-six High Peaks, which attracts campers in the summer and skiers in the winter. Read More