Historic Lewes, DE Summer Internship Program

Lewes, Delaware's incredible historical society offers a few internship programs each summer for students interested in a career in the public history field, including stipend-backed opportunities! The application process is rigorous, so if you're interested in one of these excellent internships, be sure to get started early!

Link to informational page: https://www.historiclewes.org/

Internship Opportunities:

• Typically 10 weeks
• Some summers a $1,500 stipend is offered
• Public History: allows students interested in a public history career in a small museum setting to get a sense of the different types of work within the fields
• Living space provided if needed
• Cycle through education, development, collections, marketing, and administrative work in approximately two-week periods to get a feel for the variety of disciplines
• Complete small-scale projects 
• Write and present paper documenting experience
• Collections and Research: 
• 10 week program in 2 sections: cataloging and care (#1) and fieldwork and research (#2)
• Write and present paper on experience
• Education and Visitor Services:
• experience with programming, volunteer training, tour development, etc.
• present a paper documenting experiences 

Application Process:

• By mail only with all documents together
• Application
• Two letters of reference
• Sealed official transcript (unofficial okay for non-stipend)
• Resume or CV
• One-page statement of interest

Typically due in early March.

Information last updated 5/18/17. Always check the organization's website for the most recent information.