Suggest someone for Local Voices
Know an older resident with a great memory of the town? With their OK, tell us; we sit down with them in person, and they approve their words and photo before anything prints.
- Who
- Adults, Families
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Any time of year
- Show up
- We visit them in person.
How to do it
- Ask them first. Only if they say yes, tell us.
- We visit in person; family can help.
- They approve their quotes and photo before anything is printed.
Safety and respect
Only with the person's OK, and their family's help if needed.
Why it matters
Preserve historyEncourage communityHistorical context
Related
- Local Voices
- Cook a family recipe with its story
- Learn From an Elder
- Stop by the senior center
- All 150 things to do together
Sources
Know better? If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us.
Did it? Send us your photo or story. We print kids’ first names, faces or photos only with a parent’s OK.