BRANFORD NARRATIVE PROJECT

 

IN YOUR VOICE

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The Branford Historical Society seeks to preserve and celebrate the living history of our community by collecting personal stories, memories, and experiences from residents, past and present.

The Branford Narrative Project: In Your Voice will create a rich tapestry of Branford’s social and cultural heritage for future generations.

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, this oral history project takes on special significance. By collecting stories now, we contribute to the national conversation about American history while ensuring that Branford’s unique voice is preserved as part of this milestone celebration.

Throughout 2026, a team of volunteers will identify and collect stories from diverse community members representing different neighborhoods, generations, and backgrounds.

Whether you’ve lived in town for five years or fifty-five years, your experiences are part of our town’s history. The stories collected will be about the people who live, work and play in Branford, now or in the past.

 

There are several ways to be involved:

Share your stories with us. Interview in person, in writing, or make a recording and share by email.

Volunteer! We are building a core team, and your help is needed. Volunteers will be fully supported and trained.

Fill out the survey by clicking on this link and learn more on ways to participate.

Roles:

  • Story Ambassadors: To conduct interviews, especially those with connections and trust already built with specific populations.
  • Research – Volunteers will work independently or in small groups to research neighborhoods, businesses, notable events and people.
  • Community Outreach – Identify people of interest to contribute. Deliver presentations when necessary. Coordinate and schedule interviews.
  • Partnerships –Develop partnerships and collaborative community sessions.
  • Video and audio technicians – Record audio and/or video.
  • Story Coaching – Volunteers will work with those willing to share their story in a written form and lead them through the process.
  • Social media and publicity – Playing a key role these volunteers will refine stories and people into interesting social media content. Experience in social media storytelling is preferred.
  • Post-collection narrative – Braiding the contributions together into a final narrative
  • Archives – Develop and maintain an archive of the project and submissions.

To be a part of the initiative, email voices@branfordhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-488-4828

If you have any questions, please email: voices@branfordhistoricalsociety.org