J. Michael Cobb

J. Michael Cobb has served as curator for the Hampton History Museum for 25 years. He was responsible for renovating and reopening Fort Wool to the public in the 1980s. In addition, he founded and directs the Port Hampton Lecture Series and teaches part time in the Hampton University History Department. He has written one book Hampton, Virginia (Arcadia, 2008) and several articles for history journals, including Notes on Virginia and Virginia at War. In addition, he has helped to shape three museums, including the Virginia Air & Space Museum. He is something of a local celebrity in the Hampton Roads area, as he has done TV and radio spots and hosts lectures.