Sometimes the research question at hand requires you to view society through a microscope and sometimes through a telescope. History interns are
equipped to use historical documents and contextual evidence to draw conclusions about everything from small, forgotten incidents to global trends.
History internships are great preparation for a range of careers that rely on cultural knowledge tied with analytical thinking.
Interns in history find positions in historical societies, archives, museums, government agencies, publications, and more. Each role develops a
different skill set while drawing on your educational background.
In the following professional paths are historical skills and expertise are appreciated:
- Archives and libraries
- Public History, Museums, and Parks
- Historic Preservation
- Nonprofit, Outresearch, and NGO´s
- Government
- Professional history organisations
- Hightlighting historical gems.
- Story telling enables the understanding how events influences others.
- Internship placements in the archival sciences, art curatorial projects, exhibition design, or museum management.