About Dr. Thomas D. Mays

Dr. Mays is a professor of history at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. He came to HSU in 2003 after spending five years teaching history at Quincy University in Illinois. He was raised in the Midwest and his family's traditional home in Virginia. He retired from the military after serving 25 years on active duty and reserves. He holds a Ph.D. from TCU, an M.A. from Virginia Tech, and a B.A. from Roanoke College. Currently he teaches early American history including colonial era through the Civil War. His interests include the American Revolutionary and Civil War eras. He has four books and several articles in print.