The following news release is from Paul Stuart-Warren, FGS Publicity Chairperson:
StoryCorps is coming to the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference: Make your reservation today!
StoryCorps, an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening, is
coming to 2009 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 2-4.
By recording the stories of our lives with the people we care about, we experience our history, hopes, and humanity. Since 2003, tens of thousands of everyday people have interviewed family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to take home and share, and is archived for generations to come at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our award-winning broadcasts on public radio and the Internet. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, creating a growing portrait of who we really are as Americans.
To learn more about StoryCorps visit their website. <www.storycorps.org>
Visit the FGS Conference Blog www.fgsconferenceblog.org for full details on making a reservation.
One important reminder — Wednesday, August 26th is the last day to register online for the conference. You may still register at the door beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st. Visit FGS’ website at www.fgs.org to register.
