Row of historic houses with porches in Richmond, Virginia in winter.

History is an opportunity.

When we examine the people, places, and decisions of the past, we see ourselves anew. We are proud of how far we have come. We understand the challenges before us. Exploring history is exhilarating in its own right. It also offers lessons we can use to build a present in which more people thrive. Conserving buildings, artifacts, and records allows us to unlock essential knowledge.

Mulberry History Advisors helps people shape the future by understanding the past. Our clients are leaders in government, media, architecture, academia, nonprofits, and communities. They choose us because we deliver exceptional results quickly.

We are a Woman-Owned Small Business certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jacqueline Drayer

Founder and Principal

Jacqueline has more than ten years of experience harnessing the power of history. She is a senior architectural historian at Jacobs. Previously she was Richmond, VA’s city historian. Prior to that she worked as a senior urban planner and preservation nonprofit manager.

Her accomplishments include leading preparation of more than a dozen National Register nominations and local designation of 13 historic properties. Jacqueline helped allow 10 vacant historic houses to be rehabilitated and affordably sold in Milwaukee and revised historic district design guidelines to increase socioeconomic inclusion. She facilitated Section 106 consultation in 38 states, as well as Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and wrote the first Section 106 cell tower policy adopted in Wisconsin. She recently developed the first budget and recommendations for descendant collaboration at The Valentine, Richmond’s history and culture museum.

Jacqueline sits on the Museum District Association Board of Directors and has volunteered extensively for historic preservation, housing, and economic development organizations. She earned her B.A. in American Studies and M.A. in American Studies/Historic Preservation from the George Washington University. View her resume on LinkedIn.