Journey to Prague for the future in Public History

Holly Smith Start Date: Oct 10, 2017 - End Date: May 17, 2018
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Prague-Prague 1, Czechia

My Travel Story

by: Holly Smith Start Date: Oct 10, 2017 - End Date: May 17, 2018
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
I am a PhD Student in Public History.  What is Public History?  SImply stated it is the application of History to discuss the past outside the classroom.  Public historians work in museums, private corporations, historic sites, the media and a variety of different places to help people understand history culture and heritage.  I am interested in the history of our world globally and I have an opportunity to study in Prague, Czech Republic to help them rebuild their heritage and recapture their pride in an ancient and valuable city.  It is an incredible dream to be able to see the city and help them preserve their past to brighten their future.  I love history, I have since I was a very little girl.  It has been a dream of mine to help people listen to the voices that may have been silenced or forgotten. This training and travel allows me to get one step closer to fulfilling that dream.  The training in Prague is not simply about Europe, or post-communist Eastern Europe, or the West, but about heritage preservation and interpretation for all people.   This is the first step on a long journey.
  • Prague-Prague 1, Czechia