This two-hour, introductory workshop explores oral history as an intentional method of documenting the memories and life experiences of individuals. Participants will learn how oral history developed as its own practice, what distinguishes it from other forms of interviewing and storytelling, and why it is such a powerful tool for preserving our history. We’ll also explore what motivates oral historians to start their projects.
Participants will develop skills to:
Join us to learn more about oral history, find inspiration to start your own project, and learn in a community-oriented setting!
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The DC Oral History Collaborative Workshop Series is a set of training sessions aimed at providing participants with an in-depth understanding of oral history principles and practices. The series consists of five core workshops that provide participants with a more detailed exploration of some of the key topics and themes of the DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop.
Other core workshops in the series include:
The DC Oral History Collaborative documents, preserves, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training, mentorship, resources, programs, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians. The Collaborative is a partner program of the DC History Center + HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library.
