Have you ever wanted to capture the story of a friend, family member, neighbor, or acquaintance? The North Dakota’s State Archives will offer three free workshops focused on recording and preserving oral histories. Each workshop will cover the fundamentals of capturing oral histories, share practical tips on how to conduct interviews, and build confidence to document personal stories.
Oral histories play an important role in documenting everyday experiences and preserving North Dakota’s history for future generations.
The same workshop will be offered on three dates and in multiple formats:
Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. — In-person, Classroom, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. — In-person, State Archives Reading Room, ND Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck
Thursday, Feb. 12, noon — Virtual livestream on the State Archives Facebook page
Registration is encouraged for the in-person sessions at OralHistories.eventbrite.com. The program is open to ages 10 and older and free to attend.
This event is part of both the ND250 commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday this year and Vinterfest, a month-long celebration of winter on the northern Plains featuring educational programs, outdoor recreation, and cultural traditions.