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For four days in October, StoryCorps will capture what matters most through interviews with members of our community. These recordings will be archived at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, the Fairfield Public Library and at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Selected interviews will also be made available for download in the future on the Fairfield Museum and Fairfield Public Library websites. In a quiet recording space, family and friends will gather for a 40-minute conversation of a lifetime. These interviews explore topics that are personal, meaningful and memorable—topics that define our history as a community. People can interview grandparents, siblings, parents, neighbors and friends. A trained StoryCorps Facilitator will provide assistance, and handle the professional recording equipment, which will provide the participants with a broadcast quality CD recording of their interview. StoryCorps will visit the Fairfield Museum and History Center on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4. Fairfield Public Library will host StoryCorps on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. All sessions take place from 10am – 4pm. StoryCorps’ visit to Fairfield is made possible through the generous support of Fairfield University and the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library. Everyone is invited to be a part of this historic event and those interested in participating or in suggesting a participant in StoryCorps are asked to complete a simple form available for download at the Fairfield Museum’s website www.fairfieldhs.org or at the Fairfield Public Library’s website www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org. Applications must be submitted to either the Fairfield Museum or the Fairfield Public Library by September 26. Because of the limited interview times available, only 24 applicants can be selected.
“Oral history—the stories collected and passed down by friends and families—are an essential part of our history” said Michael Jehle, Executive Director of the Fairfield Museum and History Center. “Sadly, most of those important stories are often lost and forgotten. The Fairfield Museum is dedicated to preserving those stories so that future generations can better understand the lives and legacies of those who came before them.” Friends of the Fairfield Public Library President Jim Buggy remarked: "The partnering between the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library and the Fairfield Museum is a great opportunity for us to provide the community of Fairfield with a wonderful opportunity to present an oral history of our town. We couldn't be happier to support StoryCorps and what this will bring to the residents of Fairfield and beyond." About StoryCorps Since 2003, over 40,000 everyday people have interviewed family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to take home, and is archived at the Library of Congress for future generations to hear. Millions listen to the award-winning broadcasts on public radio and the Internet and now read stories in StoryCorps’ first book, Listening Is an Act of Love (Penguin 2007). To learn more about StoryCorps, visit www.storycorps.net. About Fairfield Museum and History Center The Fairfield Museum and History Center is a 13,000 square-foot museum presenting engaging exhibition galleries, a special collections library and reading room, a family education center, an 80 seat theater overlooking Fairfield's Town Green and a delightful museum shop. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Fairfield, Connecticut and surrounding regions for present and future generations. The museum provides educational programs to schools in and around Fairfield County, and helps to enrich the cultural and social life of the area. The Museum, located at 370 Beach Road in Fairfield, has quickly become an integral part of Fairfield, serving nearly 10,000 visitors in its inaugural year. The Museum is open seven days a week, and admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, with members of the museum and children age 5 free of charge. For current program and exhibition information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org and for group tour reservations and information, please call 203-259-1598. About the Fairfield Public Library Fairfield Public Library is the community’s gateway to the world of information and discovery. It inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning while offering free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leading-edge technology, and a responsive staff in a welcoming environment. Fairfield Public Library is in the top tier of American public libraries. Fairfield Public Library and the Fairfield Woods Branch Library are the cultural heart of the town. Their doors are open 138 hours per week. Every year, 628,000 people visit the Library; nearly one million items are checked out; 27,000 adults and children attend library programs; and 5,100 new cards are issued. The Library is a magnet, bringing people to Fairfield Center and the Black Rock Turnpike area who stay on to shop or dine and patronize area businesses afterwards. Representing only 1.7% of the town budget, Fairfield Public Library delivers an impressive array of services and programs - for pennies a day - to the town’s 58,400 residents, newborn to senior. The Library’s collection of 350,000 items includes books, databases accessible from home or business, music CDs, recorded books on tape, videotapes, DVDs and downloadable books and movies. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies’ “Campaign Wishes” exhibit at Westport Arts Center - Sep 25, 2008 - 11:37 AM Free concert at the Norwalk Public Library to celebrate Latino Heritage - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:11 PM Danbury's One Book, One Community program to begin October 1 - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:06 PM Fairfield Museum’s Fall Festival, Native American style - Sep 19, 2008 - 12:36 PM Fairfield County artists win awards in prestigious art show - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:17 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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