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Internships
Collections & Archives Internship
The 1890 House Museum has an amazing collection, which is in need of people to help catalogue and rehouse a variety of things. This internship includes digital archiving, cataloguing, and collections management.
Historical Researcher
Historical Researchers will use the archives, library, and other historical sources to research the Wickwire family, Victorian ideals and daily living activities, Cortland and regional history, and other topics.
Museum Education Intern
The 1890 House Museum aims to educate the public on the Wickwire family and industrial history. Museum Education Interns specialize in developing and strengthening the 1890 House Museum’s role as a public organization through educational programming.
House Guide (Interpretation Intern)
House guides make up most of the interpretive staff at the 1890 House Museum. They give tours to visitors and educate them on Wickwire, house, Cortland, regional, state, national, and global history.
Exhibitions Intern
Exhibition Interns will use the archives, library, and other historical sources to research the Wickwire family, Victorian ideals and daily living activities, Cortland and regional history, and other topics to create interesting exhibits.
Marketing Intern
Marketing interns will help to develop, promote, and increase museum advertising for tours, exhibitions, and programs.
Interested in interning with us?
Support Cortland's Landmark Building
The impressive collection found throughout the 1890 House Museum offer visitors the opportunity to step back in time to 19th century Cortland. The unique history within our walls tells the stories of the Wickwire family, their servants, and the factory workers who toiled in Wickwire Wire Mills Factory.
We strive to educate and inspire every visitor through diverse programming and exhibitions. With your help, we will preserve this Cortland County landmark for present and future generations.
OPEN HOURS
Thursdays - Saturdays
11 am – 4 pm
Sundays
12 pm - 4 pm
