Join our effort to connect with isolated community members through telephone interviews! This is a great project you can do from home, using only a smartphone. Children can learn about their history by asking grandparents simple questions about their lives. Staying connected is more important than ever. Help us preserve our community history and connect with those isolated because of COVID-19.
How it works
Why Oral HIstory Matters
Identity. Compassion. Resilience. Community.
Oral history helps develop a sense of community identity. It connects people from different walks of life, and gives future generations a chance to connect with us. By listening, we build our capacity for compassion and we learn to relate to people who might be different from us. Learning our shared history builds resilience. They survived hard times and we can too! Help build a strong community with the Oral History Project.
Visit our Resources Page to learn more about oral history!
Record a long distance oral history Using only a Laptop
Landlines often have poor speakerphone quality! We recommend using a cell phone or a laptop to call your interviewee. Read below to find out how to both call and record an interview using only a laptop and a wifi connection.
The Oral History Project is always looking for people to interview! The interviews are informal, last about an hour, and help us learn about the history of Saranac Lake. Let us know who you think we should interview by filling out the form below.