HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTER

 Trinity College

AGENCY: HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTER

77 Forest Street

Hartford, CT 06105

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Katherine Kane, Executive Director, 522-9258 x310; kane@stowecenter.org

AGENCY FUNCTION: The Center’s mission is to inspire individuals to embrace Stowe’s message of social justice and to work toward positive change in their communities. The Center owns and operates the restored Harriet Beecher Stowe House and Library, a leading repository of materials on 19th- century women’s history (especially the suffrage movement), 19th-century African-American history, Victorian architecture and decorative arts, and the Stowe and Beecher families. House tours, lectures, exhibits and special events are offered throughout the year.  Visit www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org for more information.

INTERN ACTIVITIES:

    1. Library: learn fundamentals of collections care, archival research and special projects.
    2. Programs/Education: assist with special programs, school outreach, and interpretation of the Stowe House.

HOURS PER WEEK: 10 (flexible)

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: Yes.

STIPEND: No.