My Summer at James A. Garfield National Historic Site (JAGA) in Mentor, Ohio, was extremely worthwhile. The hands-on experience I gained in three short months will help kickstart my future as a museum professional. From the Park Rangers to Volunteers, it is evident that they all have a passion for sharing the history of our…
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Summer at Lawnfield
I spent the Summer of 2025 working as an intern at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. From the start, I knew that the summer was going to be something special. On my very first day in May, a little over a half an hour after I arrived, a busload of fourth graders came…
Historical Exploration with First Ladies National Historic Site
Entering the National Park Service is not something I had in mind. My past internship experiences have been working for either state or private institutions. Due to the National Park Service being a federal agency, my internship experience looked a little different this time. Applying for the internship was a long process and was full…
Trying a Little Bit of Everything: My Experience as an Intern at First Ladies National Historic Site
When thinking about Ohio museums, First Ladies National Historic Site is not the first to come across most people’s minds. Before starting my internship, in May 2021, I barely knew of its existence. After spending over six months interning there, I better understand its importance and appeal. First Ladies was founded in the late 1990s…
Community Engagement Through the Crooked River: My Internship Experience at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
As I grew up I always had the opportunity to access green space and parks. My mom’s side of the family are descendants of the “Wandervogel” movement, a social movement in Germany that aimed to bring individuals back to nature. My grandma, born in 1941, always told stories of my great grandfather on hiking expeditions…
Bringing History to Life: Working as a Park Ranger at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Over the past six months, I have been working as a Park Ranger at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site located in Mentor Ohio. The National Historic Site was designated as a National Park in 1980. Since then the site has been dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of our nation’s 20th president…
