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
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
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Curatorial/Collections Internships:
Gretchen Goodell, Curator
483 Great
House Road
Stratford, VA
22558
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