Online, we’re swamped by fleeting stories of celebrities, and snappy soundbites that ‘make the cut.’ But what happens to the more in-depth stories that don’t fit into today’s content mold? Oral history offers a way to capture firsthand, lived memories that might otherwise fade from everyday life.

+ Transition beyond a basic interview’s who/what/where/when/why and collect more meaningful narratives.

+ Learn how to ask questions that invite deeper, meaningful responses.

+ Gain the skills to record and archive interviews so others can explore and engage with them.

+ Unlock the remarkable, one-of-a-kind perspectives that often stay ‘trapped inside’ the minds of your neighbors, parents, teachers, and role models.

The Eaton Fire demonstrated how swiftly we can lose mementos and physical traces of our past. You’ll leave this workshop prepared to ‘think like a historian’; one who understands that your community’s most rich, inspiring, and often-surprising stories are just beneath the surface, waiting for the right question.

This is a 3-Part workshop. Join us Mondays June 8, June 15 and June 22. Let’s have fun!