Gavin Bollar ’27: Framingham History Center
I’ve often wondered about the untold stories of where I live. So, when I found the Framingham History Center (FHC) and its commitment to telling these very stories, I realized that there was not only an opportunity to learn, but to also teach these stories lost in history to my community.
During my internship, which began on July 15 and ended on August 14, I participated in a wide variety of projects, each unique in its own regard. My responsibilities as an intern included taking research requests from the community, helping to improve FHC’s organizational materials, and helping with the transition from FHC’s exhibition on immigration to one about art and its role in Framingham’s history.
I also learned how to juggle multiple projects at once in a professional setting. An average day for me involved multiple meetings, research sessions, and even volunteer work at the local farmers market!
As someone who is passionate about history and the humanities, I really enjoyed my time at FHC. I met so many wonderful people and am lucky to see the impacts of my work in real time. The culmination of all my work is on display in FHC’s exhibition “The Art of History in Framingham” through a display on the history of music in Framingham.
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