Workshop: Preserving Family and Community History

Not only does this workshop provide information and tools, but it puts like-minded individuals together to exchange thoughts and ideas. It is divided into three main parts:

Part I.
An overview of the possibilities and potential pitfalls of writing personal and community histories. Topics include: Print as compared to digital recordings, types of writing services such as Storybook self-publishing pros, cons, and costs; technologies and tools that can assist the researcher. (Scanners, voice to text and transcribing apps).

Part II.
A look at genealogy-related approaches and databases. Samples of questionnaires that you can use to gather information.

Part III.
Closing thoughts on the benefits of doing such a project and samples of what others have done.

Moderators: Murray Browne, author of A Father’s Letters: Connecting Past to Present & Tamika Strong, Manager, Reference and Research Division at Auburn Avenue Research Library.

You may also like the following events from DeKalb History Center:

• This month, 19th August, 07:00 pm, Decatur Architecture Walking Tour 2025 in Decatur
• This month, 23rd August, 06:30 pm, Enchanted Masquerade and Silent Auction in Decatur
• Next month, 3rd September, 12:00 pm, Lunch & Learn: Mayra Garcia and Assembly Studios in Decatur

Also check out other Workshops in Decatur, Arts events in Decatur, Literary Art events in Decatur.