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, Patrick Henry: Proclaiming a Revolution, was released by Routledge Press in late 2016 and is the basis for a MOOC (massive open online course) sponsored by 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.