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Spring 2010 Internship Available at Stratford Hall

School Programs Intern (Undergraduate level):

The School Programs Intern will work with the Director of Interpretation and Programs to research and rewrite school program offerings for elementary and middle school students. The intern will need to visit Stratford Hall periodically to meet with the Director of Interpretation, but most work will be done long-distance, and most communication will be via telephone or e-mail. The intern will need to become familiar with the school programs already offered at Stratford Hall, with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), and will ultimately rewrite several of the school programs Stratford already offers. If time allows, this internship may also lead to researching and developing new school programs.

About Stratford Hall

Stratford Hall is located in Westmoreland County on the Northern Neck of Virginia.  Westmoreland County is a 45-minute drive from Fredericksburg, two hours from Washington DC and 90 minutes from Richmond.  Stratford Hall is set on 1,900 acres with 2.5 miles of Potomac River waterfront.

The National Historic Landmark Stratford Great House and related buildings were constructed beginning in 1738 and are among a handful of exceptionally intact survivals from colonial Virginia. In addition to the Great House, Stratford also features an operating reconstructed 18th century gristmill and extensive gardens. Stratford was the home of the Lee family, which includes two signers of the Declaration of Independence. It was also the home of Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee and birthplace of Robert E. Lee.

How to Apply

This internship is available for students enrolled in a BA or BS program majoring in American History or a related field and with an expressed interest in pursuing either further study at the graduate level in American History, historic preservation, or related field, or a career in museums. A stipend is not offered; however, Stratford Hall staff will work with your school to attain class credit for the internship.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating their reasons for wanting to be an intern at Stratford Hall, including their goals for the internship, and dates available for work. Also, please attach a resume and contact information for three references.

Applications should be received by Friday, November 6, 2009 and mailed to:

Laura Lawfer

Director of Interpretation and Programs

Stratford Hall

483 Great House Road

Stratford, VA 22558

Inquiries should be directed to: Laura Lawfer, llawfer@stratfordhall.org, or

(804) 493-8038, ext. 1920