Rural history is an absent narrative.  However, rural history can still be discovered, often in people’s attics.  Because of long-term land ownership, family photos and records can be found, often undisturbed, on original farms and homesteads. By working closely with extended family and neighbors we compile these stories and histories. 

The multi-generational storytelling tradition still exists within the rural communities.  It is through these stories that the narrative is enriched with details of events and personalities.  These details are captured with audio and video recordings.  We plan to catalog and transcribe these recordings when time allows.

As we pursue these activities, we seek other records and print materials to help interpret activities and events.  All of these elements are combined to produce a more complex, genuine rural narrative.