Caleb Franz is a writer, researcher, storyteller and nonprofit professional residing in Lexington, Kentucky. He is the author of “The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism’s Essential Founding Father,” released on Oct. 15, 2024, through Post Hill Press.
Franz’s historical writing often highlights the forgotten people, places and events that help define the American story. His expertise spans multiple eras throughout American history, but he specializes in the early republic, antebellum and Civil War periods. His work has been featured in various outlets including TIME, RealClear History, the Washington Examiner, the Independent, Religion & Liberty and Louisville’s Courier-Journal, among others.
Alongside his historical writing, Franz has served as program manager at Young Voices since 2021. In this capacity, he helps mentor young journalists and policy writers by sharpening their storytelling skills and accelerating their career trajectory through various fellowships and networking opportunities.
Before this work, he served in the U.S. Army through the Ohio National Guard for six years, which included a tour in Kuwait.
