Public History Summer Academy
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania invites undergraduate students to participate in a paid, two week-long Public History Summer Academy (PHiSA). This PHiSA will provide an introduction to archives-based public history practice, with a focus on histories of underrepresented communities. Participants will gain research skills, examine and interpret primary documents, and will learn from experienced public history practitioners. Through the PHiSA, students will enhance their communication skills and their ability to identify necessary and relevant information , which will serve a variety of majors and career paths, including Communications, Education, Business, Performing and Visual Arts, as well as those interested in History, African American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Political Science, and Economics. Non-history majors are encouraged to apply!
DETAILS
Dates: Monday August 4 - Friday, August 15
Location: Onsite at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia 19107
Times: Monday-Friday 9:30-5 PM
Compensation: $1,200 stipend upon completion of the weeks
Selection process: Fill out application by Friday, April 11. If selected, you will be contacted for an interview to be held April 21- May 2. Acceptances will be sent by May 9. Commitment to participate will be due by Friday May 23 by 5:00pm.
About HSP: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) was founded in 1824, and since our founding, we have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. Our collection contains over 21 million manuscripts that hold stories of all Americans, with a particular emphasis on early American history, ethnic and minority groups, science and industry, the arts, and genealogical research. We enter our third century eager to invite you to find yourself in history. To connect with the past and make meaningful discoveries about who you are and who we are together. Join us in this endeavor to explore our shared American history.