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Student Historian Program

  • NY Historical Society
  • (212) 873-3400
Age 15-18
Program type Summer, After School
Meets Academic Year: Wednesdays, 4:00 Pm-6:30 Pm Summer: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:00am-3:00pm.
Languages None
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Student Historian Program

  • NY Historical Society
  • (212) 873-3400

Mission

We are dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today

Activities

Student Historian interns are high school-aged students who use the resources of New-York Historical to conduct exciting research and share their scholarship through creative projects. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about careers in the museum, library, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their public speaking and leadership skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history and art.

Eligibility

Applicants Must: Be Students In 10th, 11th, And 12th Grade In The Tristate Area. Have (Or Can Obtain) Valid Working Papers. For More Info, Visit Http://Www.Labor.State.Ny.Us/Workerprotection/Laborstandards/Workprot/Wphmpg.Shtm Paid Internships May Be Offered To Interns Who Are Eligible For Free Or Reduced Lunch At School. Unpaid Internships Will Be Provided For All Other Accepted Students, With The Option To Receive Community Service Hours Or School Credit. Students Offered Paid Internships Must Have All Documents Necessary To Be Employed In The United States. For More Info On Documents, Visit Http://Www.Uscis.Gov/Files/Form/I-9.Pdf