Storyteller Resources

For family historians, researchers, storytellers, anyone with a story in mind.

These resources help you with your research, constructing your narrative, and telling stories of people and places.

Interviewing

  • Virginia Tech offers guidance for conducting interviews in research projects.

  • The Smithsonian Institution’s archives include a section on How to Do Oral History.

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Genealogy/Family History

  • A website devoted to genealogy. Subscription required.

  • FamilySearch.org offers free access to thousands of documents and records as well as a place to build your family tree.

  • Find a Grave - This site enables you to search for the gravesite across millions of cemeteries, providing. information about the deceased and picture of gravesite.

  • The National Archives includes a section devoted to genealogy and family history.

  • The Family History Foundation is a resource-rich blog managed by a genealogist.

American History

  • The Library of Congress provides a detailed timeline of American history and many other history resources.

  • Hillsdale College offers free online courses of various topics related to American history.

  • The National Archives curates an abundance of documents, including military records and educator resources.

Storytelling

  • This article posted at Writers.com is devoted to the techniques of storytelling.

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Bring history to life!