In 2003, 31 preservation professionals served as interns with numerous preservation organizations in the U.S. and abroad.  In all, 21 countries were represented in the 2003 US/ICOMOS International Intern Exchange Program, either as interns or host organizations.

The program began with an orientation session in Washington, DC.  Then, most of the interns traveled to their host organizations where they completed a 12-week program working on a preservation project designed specifically for the internship.  Several of the interns from the U.S. conducted their internships abroad during the fall months.  In August, the interns reconvened in Washington for the final program and reception.

The internships in 2003 covered a wide range of preservation topics and issues, from restoration of adobe buildings to archaeological heritage management, from documentation of historic structures to preparation of interpretive materials for the public, from brick-and-mortar to landscape design.  Follow the links below to learn about each of the 2003 internships, the interns themselves, and their experiences.

The program is made possible through generous grants from many U.S. foundations, government agencies and individual contributors, and ICOMOS National Committees of participating countries.