Upcoming Events

Ask An Oral Historian consultation hours are your chance to dive into the intricacies of oral history and learn alongside fellow storytellers. Whether you’re wrestling with a current project or just curious about the craft, these monthly 60-minute working sessions are your space to grow and ask questions in an intimate, small-group setting.

In November, we’re tackling ethical storytelling! It’s fundamental, it’s complex, and it’s what separates responsible oral historians from mere collectors of stories. Together, we’ll examine the moral dimensions of sharing someone else’s narrative—and more importantly, how to navigate consent, representation, and power dynamics while creating stories that serve both your narrators and your audience. You’ll walk away with a solid framework for making ethical decisions throughout your project, practical tools for addressing representation challenges, and the insight to handle even the most morally complex storytelling situations with integrity and care.