Dear Colleagues, Please find below the listing for a number of internship opportunities at Stratford Hall (Stratford, Virginia) this summer. Regards, Gretchen M. Goodell Curator Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road Stratford, VA 22558 (804) 493-8038 x 8910 www.stratfordhall.org <http://www.stratfordhall.org/> Stratford Hall Internship Opportunities for Summer 2009 Stratford Hall is pleased to offer paid residential internships for the summer of 2009: Building Preservation/Restoration Intern ($1,000 stipend) The Restoration Intern will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a variety of preservation projects, including the execution of a Cyclical Maintenance plan that includes repointing, painting, and window and door repair. The intern will also participate in the restoration of one original outbuilding, the restoration of a room within the Great House, and the restoration of a Spring House. Applicants should be working toward a degree in Historic Preservation with the desire to work professionally in a museum setting. Hands-on historical restoration/preservation training and/or experience (including: masonry, painting, carpentry and plaster) preferred. Curatorial Intern ($2,000 stipend) The Curatorial Intern will focus on researching original Lee family silver at Stratford Hall and in other public and private collections. This project will involve study of silver patterns, makers, and engraved crests used by the Lees, as well as analysis of extant inventories to determine the types of plate that would have furnished Stratford's rooms in the 18th and early-19th centuries. Site visits to other collections may be necessary. Strong interest in American and English decorative arts required. Applicants should be currently enrolled in or recent graduates of MA or PhD programs in American Studies, Museum Studies, or related field with a demonstrated interest in material culture research. Collections Management Intern ($1,000 stipend) The Collections Management Intern will assist the Collections Manager with multiple projects. These projects include inventory, researching and re-housing objects, taking digital images, and preparing and updating artifact records in the Rediscovery database. Coursework or experience in collections care and management, experience with digital imaging, and familiarity with database systems is a plus. Applicants should be enrolled in a BA or BS program majoring in Art History, American Studies, or a related field with an expressed interest in pursuing either further study at the graduate level or a career in museums. About Stratford Hall Stratford is located in Westmoreland County on the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia. Westmoreland County is a 45 minute drive from Fredericksburg, two hours from Washington, DC, and 90 minutes from Richmond. Stratford 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. The landscape is primarily hardwood forests and pastures but also includes two gardens and extensive maintained grounds. Stratford also has a Dining Room which offers lunch daily, two guest houses, and over 30 rustic cabins that were built to house Stratford's board members during the twice annual meetings. Intern housing will be in these log cabins. How to Apply Each internship carries a generous stipend and free on-site housing with kitchen and laundry facilities. Due to Stratford's relatively remote location, personal vehicles are recommended but not required. All of these positions require a full-time 10 week commitment with specific dates negotiable depending upon the applicant's schedule. Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating their reasons for applying, 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 April 5, 2009. Inquiries and applications should be directed to: Restoration Internship: Phil Mark, Director of Preservation 483 Great House Road Stratford, VA 22558 [log in to unmask] Curatorial/Collections Internships: Gretchen Goodell, Curator 483 Great House Road Stratford, VA 22558 [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).