​Raised in New Jersey, I lived and worked in Washington, D.C., for 20 years. I settled into life in an agricultural reserve just outside the small town of Poolesville, Maryland, in the summer of 2015.

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I like to think I can find something to talk about with anyone I meet, and I see every project as an opportunity to enjoy immersing myself in entirely new areas of history. For ten years, I taught medieval literature for the University of Maryland University College on the Shady Grove and College Park campuses. Since 1999, I've been part of the team at PhotoAssist, Inc., where I've helped the U.S. Postal Service research and develop more than 160 stamps and stamp sheets on a dizzying array of subjects, including military history, Hollywood legends, the American Revolution, African American history, postal history, Islamic holidays, popular culture, and fine art.

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Through my freelance work, I've told—or helped others tell—the stories of a medieval warlord, a government agency, one of the country's most influential art centers, and, most recently, a Reconstruction-era African American town.

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As of winter 2025–26, I'm working on three books and probably won't be taking on new freelance work for a while, but if you think I can help your organization or community tell its story, feel free to send me a note at:

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jeffsypeck - at- gmail - dot - com

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