In Their Own Words: A Live Oral History with Bob Wray

Join the Portage County Historical Society for the launch of our new live oral history series, In Their Own Words. This quarterly series brings community members into the room as we preserve the stories of individuals who have made a lasting impact locally and beyond.

Our first featured guest is Bob Wray, a Stevens Point native who became a legendary session musician in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Wray has recorded with some of the biggest names in music history, including Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles.

The interview will take place inside the historic Old Plover Methodist Church, home to our newest exhibit, Rhythms of the River: The History of Music in Portage County. The session will be recorded and archived as part of the PCHS collections.

Tickets are $15 for PCHS members, $30 for non-members, and $40 at the door.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and take part in documenting local history.

You may also like the following events from Portage County Historical Society:

• This Friday, 27th June, 01:00 pm, Free Family Fridays at Heritage Park! in Plover
• This Saturday, 28th June, 11:00 am, Saturday Stroll Through History: A Docent-Led Tour of Heritage Park in Plover
• Next month, 22nd July, 06:00 pm, Preserving Your Personal Past Part 2 - Archiving Family Treasures: Documents & Photos in Stevens Point

Also check out other Music events in Plover, Entertainment events in Plover.