Public History engages students for historical work in the public sector by grounding them in public history methodology and theory, while also giving them practical experience conducting client-based research.
The projects presented here, are a result of public history students working with community partners to focus on a local sites of historical significance to create informational websites for the general public.
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Angel Island Immigration Station
Students of Public History
Research, exploration and preservation of the Immigration Station on Angel Island is this project's ultimate goal. The site is composed of interviews, biographies, and historical research on the Immigration Station with the hope to preserve its significance long into the future.
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Marin Headlands
Students of Public History
The Marin Headlands is a hilly region located just north of San Francisco; it is a beautiful peninsula filled with biodiversity and rich history. This project explores some of the more prominent historical events and brings to light some of the lesser known stories through historical research, images, and audio stories.
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Marin County Civic Center & Fair Grounds
Students of Public History
This project presents the Marin County Civic Center & Fairgrounds audio interviews, and eMagazine, and video and writing on the the Marin County Civic Center, Fairgrounds, Annual Fair, and County Jail.