Heather S. Cole is a writer and public historian living in Staunton, Va. She is author, most recently, of "Virginia's Presidents: A History & Guide" and "Ohio's Presidents: A History & Guide," both published by The History Press. Her day job is as editor and director of media relations at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Va. She also runs a small publishing company specializing in local and family history, Rock Street Press, which will publish its fourth book this winter.