Join the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Oral History Association for Preserving Michigan Voices: An Oral History Workshop. Learn how to plan, conduct, and preserve oral history interviews from start to finish. This workshop covers project development, equipment, forms, interview questions, legal considerations, and post-interview preservation practices to help participants create successful and sustainable oral history programs.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET

Location: Detroit Historical Museum

Cost: $35

All participants in workshops receive a one-year individual membership to MOHA, which includes MOHA's Guide to Oral History Booklet and quarterly newsletters. Lunch is included with workshop registration. 

Register today to reserve your spot, space is limited to 20 participants: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=11714

We encourage library staff, local history practitioners, archivists, museum professionals, and community partners to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

If you have questions, please contact: Biz Gallo, Interim Library Development Manager, at gallob@michigan.gov.

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Andrea Vernola

Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development

Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909

vernolaA@michigan.gov | 517-335-0123

https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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