Internships

"I was the historian, not just the student."

                                   ~ Allison Stevens, '10

"The information I collected will be used in displays at the Fort Des Moines Museum."
                                   
                                   ~Allison Haack, '10
 
Roxanne Vance and Allison Stevens Photo
Being so close to Des Moines, Iowa, affords our history students many opportunities to obtain internships through the Iowa History Center where they can put their study of history to use.  Students serve as research assistants in many of their internships, producing work that will be used in public displays or educational programs.  The internship experience is a valuable experience for our students to make their own contributions to the preservation and promotion of history.  

 

Recent Internship Opportunities have included:

  • Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center
  • Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Company
  • Greater Des Moines Partnership
  • Hotel Fort Des Moines
  • Iowa Department of the Blind
  • Iowa History Center
  • Living History Farms
  • Marvo Entertainment Group
  • Salisbury House
  • State Historical Society
  • Terrace Hill
Ryan Stumbo Photo

"I have learned a tremendous amount about the discipline of history and the avenues of research.”

~ Ryan Stumbo, '13

Kristina Kelehan Student

Some of the artifacts I discovered include an 1888 aerial photograph of downtown Des Moines (prior to the airplane), the 1927 visit of Charles Lindbergh to Des Moines, and so many other amazing and interesting things.”

~ Kritina Kelehan, '14

For more Opportunities for Involvement

For more information about History Internships through the Iowa History Center