Workshop: Preserving Family and Community History

Workshop: Preserving Family and Community History

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.

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.

Details:

Saturday, September 20

10:00 am – 1:00 pm (includes a 15-minute break midway)

DeKalb History Center

101 E. Court Square

Decatur, GA 30030

Tickets: $20 for Members / $35 for Non-members

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Parking Information:

Plenty of parking is available in Downtown Decatur. Options include, street parking and parking garages. The closest is One West Court Square, located next door. Garage has two entrances, Swanton Way and West Ponce De Leon.

DHC Members receive $5 Parking Voucher, good for all day at One West Court Square.

Handicap:

We don’t have any specified handicap spots, but a few handicap spots are available close by on East Court Square.