Professor Vickery welcomed Dr. James Golden on September 27, 2023 to her Careers Practicum class.
Dr. Golden is the Director of Interpretation at Historic Deerfield, and he provided a wealth of information to students about the structure and opportunities of museum work fostering an engaging discussion.
Keep an eye out for internship opportunities and maybe plan a visit to enjoy the changing colors of fall and the rich program of activities at the Museum:
https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/
Photograph credits: Professor Meg Vickery
Thumbnail photograph: Historic Deerfield faculty page
About the Summer Fellowship Program at Historic Deerfield:
Historic Deerfield, Inc. invites college juniors and seniors to apply for its nine-week, tuition-free Summer Fellowship Program in History and Material Culture. Located in the scenic Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts, Historic Deerfield is the perfect place to explore New England and regional history, material culture and museum studies.
SUMMER FELLOWS…
- Live in the historic village
- Explore history and material culture studies in hands-on classroom seminars, walking tours and room studies with Historic Deerfield staff and visiting lecturers
- Learn to guide and interpret in Historic Deerfield’s furnished museum houses
- Conduct original research on New England history and material culture using museum and library collections
- Go on behind-the-scenes visits to museums and historic sites including a week-long road trip at the conclusion of the program
- Pay no tuition or program fees; students with summer work requirements are encouraged to apply for financial assistance.