Preservation Institute: Nantucket, MA Summer Fellowship, Royal Oak Foundation & National Trust of England Cultural Resources Diversity Intern, National Cemetery Administration, Washington D.C. Architectural Restoration Field School at Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Virginia Jamestown Rediscovery Field School, Jamestown, VA Guide, Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia. Museum Technician, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C. [...]
Archive for February, 2012
A Few More Jobs, Internships, and Summer Programs
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. James LaGrand Weighs in on the American Presidency
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Our own Jim LaGrand participated in a recent Harrisburg Patriot-News article on the best and worst presidents in American history. LaGrand commented on Dwight D. Eisenhower as one of the best presidents and Chester A. Arthur as one of the worst. Read the entire article here.
Even More History Jobs and Internships!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Senior Interpreter: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Summer Internships, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, LA Intern, The L’Enfant Trust, Washington D.C. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Student Internship Program Landmarks Elderhostel Intern, Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks Internships, The Fairbanks House, Dedham, MA Building Preservation/Restoration Intern, Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA [...]
John Horsch Mennonite History Research Contest
Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are you working on a research project or paper related to Mennonite or Anabaptist history? If so, you may want to consider this contest. Messiah College students have done quite well in this competition over the years. –JF Here is the poster for this year’s John Horsch Mennonite History Research Contest, sponsored by the Mennonite [...]
Another Installment of “So What CAN You Do With a History Major?”
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
What can you do with a history major? Work for peace and reconciliation in Egypt. Matthew Bucher (left) graduated from Messiah College in 2006. He was a history major pursuing teaching certification. I knew Matt enjoyed teaching, but I also knew that his heart was set on working for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in a [...]
Have You Signed Up Yet to be a History Day Judge?
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Central Pennsylvania Regional History Day is a Messiah College History Department tradition. This year, History Day is Saturday, March 3. All Messiah College history majors, first-year students through seniors– are encouraged to serve as judges. Many of you have already signed up to judge, but many of you have not. This is a great [...]
A Chance to Present Your Research at an Undergraduate Conference
Posted in Uncategorized on February 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We have had Messiah history majors present papers at this conference before. Please consider it. –JF Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, 2012 Westminster College New Wilmington, Pennsylvania 16172 CALL FOR PAPERS We invite undergraduate students to submit proposals for the sixth annual North American Undergraduate Conference in Religion and Philosophy. Submissions are encouraged from [...]
Summer Archaeology Field Schools at Jamestown, Monticello and Poplar Forest
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The University of Virginia is proud to sponsor summer archaeological field schools at three of Virginia’s premier historic sites: the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, Thomas Jefferson’s primary home at Monticello, and Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation at Poplar Forest. These field schools offer a unique opportunity for students to make a contribution to [...]
Summer Internship Opportunities at a New Museum in Gettysburg
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I just received an e-mail from Barbara Franco, the former director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. She is directing a new museum, scheduled to open in 2013 in Gettysburg, called the Seminary Ridge Museum. It is a joint project of the Adams County Historical Society and the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary. Barbara wants [...]
Lecture on the Underground Railroad–Tommorrow (Tuesday) Night!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A reminder: Are you looking for an alternative chapel? Do you want to learn more about the history of the underground railroad? Then you may want to consider this lecture. I hope to see you there. On February 7, 2012, George Nagle will be presenting an Alternate Chapel lecture/discussion on Harrisburg’s local history of the [...]
