Preserving Legacies: The Art and Science of Oral History

Your family’s stories are worth saving, and the phone in your pocket is all you need to start.
Join historian Thomas Fujii, founder of The Oral History Practice, for a free two-hour presentation and hands-on workshop on recording the people you love.
Hour 1: The Presentation
What oral history is, and what it isn’t
The 3 pillars: preparation, equipment, and the interview
How to keep recordings safe with the 3-2-1 rule
Where to start, and how to approach a hesitant relative
Hour 2: Hands-On Workshop
*How to use your smartphone to video record your loved one
*Phone placement for steady video and clear sound
*Questions to ask
*How to save the file
Every attendee takes home a free Family Legacy Worksheet with ready-to-ask questions. It’s perfect for the holidays, when the family is already gathered.
Bring a parent, a sibling, or anyone who’s been meaning to start and most important, bring your smartphone and a picture.
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Record the stories. Preserve the voice. Save their presence.