Events
STORIES OF SUMMER EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Date and Time
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Description
"So You Want to do a History Harvest Talk" has been rescheduled to February 5, 2019. We are combining this talk with the Opening Reception for the Stories of Summer Exhibit. It will give us the opportunity to share with you an up close look at the results of a successful history harvest project.
The Kutsche Office partners with local communities to collect,
preserve, and make accessible their unique histories. These harvests
include collecting oral histories,
archiving photos and historic
documents, organizing exhibitions, developing curriculum, and
partnering with libraries, schools, and community groups. This work is
made possible with assistance from Grand Valley undergraduate and
graduate students who integrate research experience with hands-on
service. Previous projects include partnerships with in Holland and
metro Grand Rapids, Hispanics in Holland and Hart, Native Americans in
the Grand Rapids metro area, African-Americans in Grand Rapids, as
well as growers and migrant families in Oceana County. We are
currently partnering with the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center on our
National Endowment for the Humanities funded project, Stories of Summer.
This workshop will discuss how to start your own history harvest from start to finish and share best practices. We also encourage participants to bring their oral history collection experiences and questions they have regarding how to preserve and make accessible the histories of their community members. Organizations interested in potentially working with the Kutsche Office on a history harvest are encouraged to attend.