Local history enthusiasts, this one is for you. This Saturday afternoon, don’t miss two free oral history workshops presented by the UIS Performing Arts Center and the Sangamon Experience. The workshops are “Story Harvest: Collecting Oral Histories (12:45-2:30 p.m.) and “Story Harvest: From Memory to Meaning (2:45-4:45 p.m.). In the first session, participants will learn how to gather oral history and memories and how professional historians conduct interviews. The second session “brings together filmmakers, public historians, writers and storytellers explore the power of oral history as a tool for connection, discovery and understanding.” Registration is strongly encouraged. Register at web.cvent.com/event/feb316c3-5222-448e-835d-9d5d4e500876/register. The event is part of the Our Stage / Our Voices initiative.
Story Harvest
Sat., Oct. 24, 12:30-4:45 p.m.
Public Affairs Center, first floor, Performing Arts Center
University of Illinois Springfield
217-206-8663
This article appears in October 22-28, 2026.
