Nov 28, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Nicka Smith Today, Friday, November 28 is StoryCorps’ 7th annual National Day of Listening! Each year, StoryCorps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or community member...
Nov 27, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Angela Walton-Raji How many times do we recall Thanksgiving events from years gone by? We can remember our elders who were at the dinner, and in many cases they prepared the meal that we all enjoyed. Then time passed and they were gone. We miss...
Nov 26, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
Each year, StoryCorps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a family member, friend or loved one about their life. This Friday, November 28, is the 7th annual National Day of Listening. Lowcountry Africana is a proud...
Nov 25, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Thomas MacEntee In honor of StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening on Friday, November 28, here’s some advice from Thomas MacEntee of GeneaBloggers on the treasure that is a family story. Stop and Listen to the Stories Being Told Cleaning,...
Nov 24, 2013 | Got Tools? by Robin Foster, LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
You can now more smoothly record and share your ancestor’s story with the tools and advice shared here. With careful planning and the right tools, you can feel the satisfaction that comes with preserving your family history for future generations. If you have tried...
Nov 22, 2013 | LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
Simple Ways to Honor Those Who Have Touched Our Lives Friday, November 29, 2013 is the sixth annual National Day of Listening. Each year, Story Corps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or community...
Nov 23, 2012 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
The day we’ve been waiting for has arrived – today, November 23, 2012 is the fifth annual StoryCorps National Day of Listening! Each year, Story Corps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or...
Nov 12, 2012 | National Day of Listening
This Wednesday evening, Nov 14, we’ll be giving away three Olympus VN-7200 digital voice recorders (perfect for recording oral history interviews!). We’ll draw from among our friends who Print-Snap-Share to spread the word about StoryCorps’ National...
Nov 1, 2012 | LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
Take Part in StoryCorps’ 2012 National Day of Listening! Lowcountry Africana is pleased to be an official national partner of the acclaimed oral history project StoryCorps in celebrating the fifth annual National Day of Listening on Friday, November 23,...
Dec 7, 2011 | LCA Main Blog
Q: Can you tell us about the Seashore Farmers' Lodge and how it was a focal point for community life in Sol Legare? A: The community of Sol Legare is very unique and has a very intriguing history. It is one of the last remaining of its kind in the...
