Living History Farms, an outdoor historical educational museum near Des Moines, offers a 13-week summer internship program for up to 25 students (must have completed freshman year; open to sophomore level and up). Interns earn a $2,250 stipend, six hours of tuition-free history credit, and valuable work experience. Credit is provided through Graceland University and students can transfer the credit hours to their own program. Living History Farms pays all tuition costs!

This internship will appeal to students majoring in history, education, agriculture, child development, museum studies, folk art or leisure studies. Interns work as Historical Interpreters or Day Camp Counselors.

2009 Internship deadline has passed - thank you for your interest.

Questions about the Internship Program can be directed to:

Dan Jones (Historical Interpretation/Coordinator) 515-278-5286 ext. 157

Carol Wise (Day Camp) 515-278-5286 ext. 138

Call the Administration Office Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.