In our continued celebration of the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters, as well as Women’s History Month, we are embarking on a project to preserve the rich history of the LWV of Lexington by capturing the oral histories of members and volunteers.

In this 90-minute introduction to conducting oral histories, participants will learn the life cycle of an oral history interview, from project planning to archiving. Focusing specifically on conducting interviews with women active in government and politics, you’ll learn tips and tools for finding interviewees, choosing equipment, formulating questions, caring for recordings, and more.

You don't have to have been a League member to get involved! If you are interested in history preservation or learning about the fascinating history of voting advocacy in Lexington, this training will equip you with the tools to participate in this project.

Sarah Schmitt, oral history administrator for the Oral History Commission at the Kentucky Historical Society, will lead the training. The Kentucky Oral History Commission is a program dedicated to reaching across the state to record and preserve the diverse stories that are a part of Kentucky’s rich and colorful history.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.