Born in Newton, NJ, Kevin Wright graduated Rutgers College. He was successively tour director at Waterloo Village, curator at the Steuben House in River Edge and regional resource-interpretive specialist for thirty years before retiring in 2008. Often speaking on historical topics, he has authored books and articles, exhibit catalogues, brochures, blogs and websites. His service with historical societies and preservation commissions includes terms as president of the Sussex County Historical Society and of the Bergen County Historical Society.