As someone interested in the study of history, an internship with the Madison Historical Society was a meaningful way to spend the summer. My internship not only exposed me to Madison’s abundant history but allowed me to research and write about that history myself. Additionally, I acquired useful organizational skills and an appreciation for the dedication necessary for working at a nonprofit. Most importantly, I got to work alongside kind people who use their passion for history to better their community.

 

Maxwell Brunner, Colgate University

As an intern with the Madison Historical Society, I gained valuable experience in preparing research, copy writing for print and digital, and preparing collateral for events. My time with the historical society prepared me for a later internship with a university press, and eventually led me to a career in B2B publishing.

Amanda Hurlburt, Marist College

Prior to my internship, the town of Madison was quite unknown to me. Now, I can honestly say that it was a privilege to work in this town and develop a relationship with its historical society. This organization is held together by considerate and passionate people who welcomed me into their world and always tried to incorporate all of my interests into the tasks they had me complete. They went out of their way to ensure that I gained all the experiences I was looking for. I never felt like my opinion did not matter or that my work was not valued. This internship taught me that taking a risk can pay off in the best of ways and can lead to unexpected, but meaningful relationships.

 

Gabrielle Rosado, University of Connecticut