About Ryan Cadigan
Dr. Ryan Cadigan is a historian specializing in American military history, with a particular focus on the role of Virginia militias during the American Revolution. He earned his Ph.D. with research examining the evolution of irregular warfare and the strategic importance of frontier defense in shaping early American military structures. His work emphasizes the intersection of social, cultural, and military dynamics in the development of the citizen-soldier tradition. Dr. Cadigan is passionate about bringing overlooked aspects of early American history to light and contributes to both academic and public discussions on the Revolutionary era.
Education
PhD History
Liberty University, 2026
MA History
Liberty University, 2022
BA Political Science
Arizona State University, 2022
Areas of Expertise
About Ryan Cadigan
Dr. Ryan Cadigan is a historian specializing in American military history, with a particular focus on the role of Virginia militias during the American Revolution. He earned his Ph.D. with research examining the evolution of irregular warfare and the strategic importance of frontier defense in shaping early American military structures. His work emphasizes the intersection of social, cultural, and military dynamics in the development of the citizen-soldier tradition. Dr. Cadigan is passionate about bringing overlooked aspects of early American history to light and contributes to both academic and public discussions on the Revolutionary era.
Education
PhD History
Liberty University, 2026
MA History
Liberty University, 2022
BA Political Science
Arizona State University, 2022
Areas of Expertise
How the American Wilderness Forged the New Citizen Soldier
The experiences of the men who served on Colonial America’s western frontier forced an evolution of what it truly meant to be a citizen soldier.
How Patrick Henry Used Classical Rhetoric to Ignite the American Revolution
Patrick Henry’s ability to articulate complex ideas and deliver passionate speeches, sparked his fellow colonists to act against the increasingly tyrannical rule of England.