Joshua Shepherd

Like many CLA members, Joshua Shepherd’s interest in muzzleloaders began during his teenage years as a natural outgrowth of his interest in history.

A sculptor by profession, he’s created over two dozen public monuments commemorating the soldiers, warriors, and statesmen that have made America. A part-time writer, his articles have appeared in a number of historical publications including Military History Quarterly, Military Heritage, Muzzleloader, Journal of the American Revolution, and Civil War Quarterly.

He’s been a member of the CLA since 2013 and has assisted with promotion of the Fundraising Auction since then. “The artists that donate to the auction,” Shepherd says, “are a generous group of skilled craftsmen that are keeping traditional frontier arts alive and well. They have been vital to supporting the CLA and deserve a good measure of appreciation.”