Join Conestoga and the Ohio History Connection as we raise funds to support the establishment of student internships at Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage site!
This Tribal Youth Internship Program will place college-age Native Americans in residential paid summer internships at Newark Earthworks and Fort Ancient — both part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. This project will be done in partnership with some of Ohio History Connection’s more than 40 Native American Tribal Partners.
All Native American tribes were removed from Ohio by the mid-1800s. This Internship Program supports these tribes’ reconnection to the lands where their ancestors lived and where evidence of their ancient brilliance can be experienced firsthand. Please join us in nurturing this ancestral pride!
We continue to accept donations for this project supported by our April 27 fundraiser. Donations will be accepted through May 31 at the link below.
Questions? Contact the Ohio History Connection Development Team at 1.800.647.6921 or [email protected]
Conestoga provides an important volunteer corps of support for the Ohio History Connection. While the primary mission is to raise private sector funds for Ohio History Connection programs, Conestoga also provides a variety of opportunities for its more than 170 members to attend programs, visit historical sites and socialize with friends of Ohio history. Since its founding in 1986, Conestoga has given almost $850,000 to OHC in support of programs, exhibits and special funds, plus established an endowment fund. Conestoga members enjoy:
Guided tours of historical sites and museums around Ohio;
Behind-the-scenes private tours and lectures;
Membership to Ohio History Connection, including free admission to all its historical sites and a subscription to Echoes Magazine;
North American Reciprocal Museum Association benefits; and
Discounts at the Ohio History stores, to name a few.
As a support group, Conestoga also plans and conducts an annual fund-raiser. Opportunities for involvement are plentiful and varied.
Conestoga welcomes members of all ages and interests. Membership currently costs $100 for a single membership and $150 for a duo membership. Dues include admission to all regularly scheduled Conestoga social events and educational programs, as well as all the benefits of the Ohio History Connection Plus membership.
Interested?
For information on how to join Conestoga, please contact us at 614.297.2310 or click the link below!
