First Annual Summer Studies Institute in Local History Announced
Nassau Community College and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation announce a weeklong immersive field study course focused on local history taking place from June 11-15 at Nassua Community College. The historical studies will offer and opportunity for students to learn collections management, material culture preservation and conservation, interpretation, and public programming public engagement skills. Students will visit key historical sites on Long Island, meet local historians and scholars, and work with on-site specific projects. These projects will result in a final project that will be disseminated in various permanent or traveling exhibition, oral history, academic journal, or catalog. Registration closes June 4. Email ced@ncc.edu or call 516-572-7472 for more information or to register.