An award-winning author, Dr. Ragosta is a historian, lawyer, and beekeeper living in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is currently a historian at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello and a fellow at Virginia Humanities.

He has taught history and law at the University of Virginia, George Washington University, Hamilton, Oberlin, and Randolph Colleges. His most recent book, For the People, For the Country: Patrick Henry’s Final Political Battle, was released by the University of Virginia Press in 2023. The book has been well-received and had excellent reviews in the Wall Street Journal and New York Sun (among others). He has also produced a MOOC (massive open online course) concerning Patrick Henry for the University of Virginia and the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation.

Before returning to academia, Dr. Ragosta was a partner at Dewey Ballantine LLP. 

Ragosta has both his PhD and JD from the University of Virginia; he also holds a Bachelor of Science in physics-chemistry with a double major in philosophy.

Dr. Ragosta is a frequent commentator and lecturer and welcomes opportunities to speak to diverse audiences about his publications or other topics in history and law.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Ragosta with questions or comments.