Interpreting on Mackinac Island-#3
During my time interning on Mackinac Island with the Mackinac State Historic Parks I have had many great experiences. The great part about my internship is that I am getting to participate in other aspects of the park too, not just the collections.
Every Saturday I volunteer as an interpreter at the Biddle House, a historic home operated by the parks downtown on the island. I wear a historic costume and welcome visitors into the home. We teach them about what family life would have been like during the height of the fur trade. I love getting to do it because I get to share history with people in a unique way. It also gives me a break from the mostly solitary work of my internship.
I also had the great opportunity to volunteer at the All American Picnic held at Fort Mackinac on the Fourth of July. I dressed up as an 1880s lady, and assisted in events throughout the evening, such as games, dances, and patriotic singing.
When I spend time interpreting I get to work with other people who also have similar interests as me. I also get a better understanding of the education portion of the museum field. I really enjoy interpreting, and hope to get to do more of it in the future.
Awesome photo! How great is it to have an opportunity to display history through dress and various activities!
This looks like a really big, if not the, highlight of the internship if you ask me!