In an effort to enhance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the heritage of Nantucket, Massachusetts, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) offers an annual fellowship, the E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship. Established in 1999, the award encourages research in the collections of the NHA Research Library and is open to academics, graduate students, and independent scholars. The NHA is the principal repository of Nantucket history, with extensive archives, collections of historic properties, and art and artifacts that broadly illustrate Nantucket’s past. The Verney Fellow resides in the Thomas Macy House, a historic property owned by the NHA, for up to a three-week period. Housing is available January – May and September – December 2016. NHA Verney Fellows are expected to produce an article suitable for publication in Historic Nantucket, the NHA’smembership magazine, and to deliver a public lecture on the subject of their research. Projects resulting in the publication of a book, article, conference paper, or other media are looked upon favorably. Recipients of the award receive a stipend of $300 per week during the time of residence, for up to three weeks. Travel expenses are reimbursed for up to $600. Send a full description of the proposed project, a curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and an estimate of anticipated time and duration of stay. Send application packet to: Betsy Tyler, Obed Macy Research Chair, Nantucket Historical Association, P. O. Box 1016, Nantucket, MA 02554-1016 or email btyler@nha.org. Deadline for applications :December 31, 2015 Posted on: 10/13/2015

The American Independence Museum in Exeter, NH seeks a Graduate-level intern to deepen the research of the museum’s collection. This year the museum is looking to create a one year exhibit focusing on George Washington utilizing objects and materials in the museum’s collection. Reporting to the Executive Director and Operations Manager, interns will be responsible for exhibit planning, research, gathering objects, writing labels, and installation of the exhibit. Interns will also have a chance to take part in other aspects of Curatorial and Collections Management, including working with Past Perfect, cataloguing, exhibit monitoring, inventorying, and more. A minimum of 200 hours should be completed between mid-January and May, 2016. Schedule must be predetermined and correspond with the museum’s off-season hours. Some work may be completed off-site. Qualifications: Intern should be in the process of completing or recently completed their Master’s degree in history, museum studies or related subject. Strong interpersonal skills, detail-orientated, and excellent time management skills are needed. Prior exhibit installation experience is not required. Although the position is unpaid, this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a Museum in transition and can be completed for course credit. Deadline: Please submit resume, letter of interest, and two references to rpassannante@independencemuseum.org by November 15th, 2015. For information, visit: www.independencemuseum.org. Posted on: 10/02/2015