Summer Public History Institute
Join us this summer for a 2-week residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors—and immerse yourself in the rich history of Boston’s colonial and Revolutionary eras with the Suffolk University Summer Public History Institute.
Through historical site visits, small group discussions, and behind-the-scenes museum tours guided by expert history and art & design faculty, students will learn valuable skills in historical research, museum studies, and digital interpretation. Their studies will culminate in the creation of individualized digital exhibits using their very own Meta Quest unit, a cutting-edge virtual reality technology, which each student will get to keep!
Summer Institute Sample Day Schedule
| Time | Events |
|---|---|
| 7 - 9 a.m. | Wake up, have breakfast, and get ready |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Travel to the USS Constitution Museum |
| Meet with curators for a behind the scenes tour and workshop | |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Return to campus for lunch |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Engage in Small Group Discussions |
| Gather with History faculty to discuss and share what you've learned | |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | Technology Workshops |
| Work with Design faculty on your own digital historical exhibition | |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Dinner on campus |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Free time and evening programming |
| Explore Boston with your new friends from the program |
Program Highlights
During the program, students will gain hands-on, unparalleled access to some of the Boston area’s most celebrated museums and historic sites, including in-depth visits to the Paul Revere House, USS Constitution Museum and Ship, Black Heritage Trail, Old North Church, Revolutionary spaces—and more! You’ll also network with Suffolk University alumni who have built careers leading the area’s cultural institutions.
Come make your way with us as you build new friendships, forge professional networks, and bring the past to life in the present.
Interested in learning more?
Let us know by filling out our interest form. Formal registration will open in January.
Program Cost
The Suffolk University Summer Public History Institute costs $4,500. This price includes accommodations in our residence hall, all meals, evening programming, as well as transportation and entrance costs to all site visits. Students will get to take home the Meta Quest (virtual reality headset) they are provided for the program. Please note this price does not include airfare or transportation costs to and from campus.
If you have questions about this summer program, or want to learn more, please email Katy Lasdow, Director of Public History. To check on the status of your registration, email Eli Rothleder, admission counselor.