Brownsville Historical Research Intern

Brownsville Preserve was patented in 1655 to John Browne, and subsequently passed through the Upshur family up until the 1970’s. There has been a history of using enslaved persons to work the land. While a lot of documents and background information have been written for the white Upshur families that thrived on Brownsville, little has been done to document the lives of the African Americans on the property. We are looking for an intern with a keen interest in people and places – and ensuring that history tells the richest, most inclusive stories. If you’re excited by the idea of uncovering stories and have a passion for research, writing then the Brownsville History Internship may be for you. This position will work collaboratively with a team including TNC staff and academic partners.

This position will be part of our Summer 2023 intern cohort and will receive an orientation, professional development resources, exposure to TNC lands and preserves, and real-world work experience to further academic and/or career goals. Intern term runs from May 30th – August 11th 2023.

What You’ll Bring:
• Experience and/or interest in African American history and culture
• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in public history,
preservation, or a related field
• Ability to learn procedures and follow instructions

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Major in Public History
• Willing to work in a dynamic office setting and remotely, if needed, with occasional travel for
research
• Experience with technology as related to public history projects
• Experience with digital humanities projects
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated

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