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CRDIP | Mapping Religion & World War II
Mapping Religion & World War II Written by: Ella Wagner August 5 is the final day of my DHA internship! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. I wanted to use my last share-out to discuss what I’ve learned about mapping capabilities using...
CRDIP | The Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Cato
The Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Cato Written by: Jada Yolich For this final week, I want to introduce what has been my most significant find in doing research at Independence. Cross-referencing fugitive slave ads with 18th century...
CRDIP | A Foray into the Archives
A Foray into the Archives Written by: Jada Yolich One of the best parts about my position has definitely been visiting Philadelphia’s local archives. Archives, unlike libraries, house primary source manuscripts and documents, so they are absolutely...
CRDIP | Women’s Rights National Historical Park Convention Days Reflections
Women's Rights National Historical Park Convention Days Reflections Written by: Alyssa Eveland Over half way through my position with ACE I was finally on site! As a part of my position, I was asked to be on site for the 2022 Convention Days, celebrating...
CRDIP | Place Based Learning
Place Based Learning Written by: Zobeida Chaffee-Valdes As part of my position with the National Parks of Boston, I had the pleasure of participating in the 2022 Place Based Learning Teacher’s Institute. This week-long seminar is designed to build...
CRDIP | Creating Condition Reports at Hammersly Lake
Creating Condition Reports at Hammersly Lake Written by: Madeline Jennings My latest project with Katmai National Park consisted of a short field stay at Hammersly Lake. Hammersly is a beautiful place, as everywhere in the park is, and has culturally...
CRDIP | Conducting Field Work at Katmai Bay
Conducting Field Work at Katmai Bay Written by: Madeline Jennings My second, and longest, backcountry trip with the Katmai National Park Archaeological Crew was to Katmai Bay. We flew there and were dropped off on the beach, right in front of the ocean,...
CRDIP | Life at the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Life at the George Washington Memorial Parkway Written by: Alexa Olivares The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), a 20th century roadway built as a memorial to our first president as well as a National Park. The GWMP connects the nation's...
CRDIP | Challenges of Curatorial Work at Appomattox
Challenges of Curatorial Work at Appomattox Written by: Natalie Ginez After having spent several weeks working at Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park, I have begun to better understand the importance of the work that the Curatorial staff carry...
CRDIP | Documentation as Preservation
Documentation as Preservation Written by: Gabrielle McFarland Ask any NPS superintendent in the United States Lower Mississippi Delta or Gulf Coast about how they’re adapting their park’s priorities to prepare for the climate crisis and they’ll quickly...
CRDIP | Hole-in-the-Donut Lesson Plan
Hole-in-the-Donut Lesson Plan Written by: Susana Perez This past week was a bit challenging as a Cultural History Educator intern, as it was my first time developing an educational lesson plan. One of the main components of my internship role is to...
CRDIP | Summer Days at the Charlestown Navy Yard
Summer Days at the Charlestown Navy Yard Written by: Juliann Ramos Now arriving at my mid-way point for my internship at the Charlestown Navy Yard, I felt it would be appropriate to reflect on all the wonderful (and not so wonderful) things I have done...
CRDIP | Hidden History of Washington Square
Hidden History of Washington Square Written by: Morgan Clutter This summer at my internship at Independence National Historical Park, I am helping to preserve a cultural landscape, Washington Square, but why does is this landscape need preservation? At a quick...
CRDIP | Harriet Tubman 101: Did You Know?
Harriet Tubman 101: Did You Know? Written by: Shay Dawson If there’s one thing from the past five weeks working with HART, it’s that there are various misconceptions about Harriet Tubman. From incorrect reports of how many enslaved individuals she...
CRDIP | Boston: Living History
Boston: Living History Written by: Juliann Ramos After I accepted my position as a Curatorial Assistant at Boston National Historical Park, I was filled with overwhelming excitement - not only have I never been to Boston, but I get to work for the...