I spent this past summer at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park as a living history intern. I wore 1860s clothing every day and participated in many of the daily tasks that women and men would have during the 1860s in Harpers Ferry. Those task include cooking in a beehive oven, cooking over an open fire, sewing garments on a 19th century sewing machine, laundering clothes in the period way, making lye soap, firing the weapons, including the cannon, and much more. We did all these in addition to staffing exhibits where we talked to the guests as they entered the buildings, and leading guided programs through town where we talked about the major themes of the town and its history. As interns we are expected to research and write our own guided programs and were often called upon to lead the special programs. Throughout the summer we also got to participate in the special events such as weapons demonstrations, farmers market, and much more. As a history major this experience was excellent because it gave such a wide range of experiences and allowed me to feel what life may have been like for the Harpers Ferry citizens during the 19th century.