Sandusky Student Opportunities

Engaging Learning Experiences

Historic Sandusky provides an enriching environment beyond the traditional classroom, offering college students a variety of practical learning opportunities. Our programs include internships, assistantships, special projects, field trips, and extensive research possibilities. The Sandusky library, along with our document archives and collections, offer diverse resources for student research, scholarship, and publication.

Museum Operations

Students can immerse themselves in numerous facets of museum operations, gaining hands-on experience in:

Research
Exhibit Planning
Graphic Design
Archaeology
Curatorial Work
Public History
Tours
Museum Management
Event Planning

Internships and Graduate Assistantships

Historic Sandusky offers year-round internships to all local college students, providing hands-on experience in museum operations and community engagement. Additionally, the University of Lynchburg offers two graduate assistantships annually, ideal for students with a background in history or museum studies, but open to all disciplines.

Historic Sandusky Library and Research

The Historic Sandusky Library focuses on the Civil War and the history of Lynchburg, providing invaluable resources to researchers

Library Access and Research Appointments

Access to the library is available through the University of Lynchburg. For access to the Sandusky Library Catalog, visit Knight Capron Library's LibGuide.

Research Appointments

Students are encouraged to schedule research appointments with Sandusky staff to:

Explore the Historic Sandusky holdings
Seek assistance with specific research inquiries
Understand collection policies and procedures
Discuss potential loans of materials for academic use

These structured opportunities are designed to deepen understanding and foster a hands-on approach to learning about history and museum management.