San Francisco Historical Society Internship
SFHS internship roles for high school students to support the Museum of San Francisco, archives, and educational programming.
The San Francisco Historical Society offers an array of educational experiences and activities for students of all ages.
Our primary educational offering directly supports the social studies standards for fourth grade.
High School: The Fracchia Prize essay contest, open to all San Francisco high school students.
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