About Us
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Historic America is dedicated to connecting our guests with each other and with the rich history of the United States through dynamic, multi-sensory storytelling. Did we mention that our tours are also a ton of fun? All our professionally trained and licensed guides approach each tour with joy, passion, and an eagerness to engage. Whether you’re a history aficionado, or a first time history fan, we take great pride in our personal connection to each individual tour group.

A final thought: Our nation is founded on the proposition that human beings are created equal and endowed with inherent rights. The ongoing struggle to live up to this creed has made our nation a cradle of human creativity, industry, energy, and aspiration. Our tours connect guests with each other and to the story of our country. And what a story to share! 

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Aaron Killian

Aaron Killian is an American history nerd who absolutely loves his job. Licensed in both D.C. & NYC, he also leads tours in-and-around the Capital Region, Philadelphia, Virginia’s Historic Triangle, and numerous national battlefields.

Aaron’s focus is storytelling. He wants to connect the personal stories of his visitors with the larger American experience; leaving guests both engaged and inspired to learn more. When not busy leading tours, Aaron also narrates audiobooks. He founded Historic America in 2011 - the best career choice ever.

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Rachel Tracey

Rachel Tracey is a licensed guide in Washington DC and New York City. Upon discovering her love for stories and origins, she studied history education at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She went on to earn her certification in Tour Management from the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco. As a Tour Director, she has guided groups from the waterfalls of Yosemite to the streets of New Orleans. As a proud, self proclaimed military brat, she grew up everywhere, and made Washington, DC a place to set roots. She’s passionate about sharing African American history and expanding the tour narrative to often overlooked threads of the American fabric. Rachel has guided professionally since 2013 and joined Historic America as co-founder in 2018.