Chase McCarter
Editorial Specialist
Chase is a member of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky team and is committed to making Kentucky history broadly accessible and engaging for Kentuckians as well as individuals outside of the state. He is a historian of the mid-to-late nineteenth century with focus on the U.S. South and the Civil War era. Prior to joining KHS, Chase attended the University of New Mexico where he received his PhD in U.S. history. He has held positions within the New Mexico Historical Review and H-Net CivWar. Staff member since 2025.