Our mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives.

Since 2003, over 50,000 people have shared life stories with family and friends through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web. Read more…

Get involved with StoryCorps:

Give the gift of listening

Listening Is an Act of Love

Our bestselling book and CD makes a great gift.

Record your story

Record Your Story

Find a location near you, reserve a time, and prepare for your interview.

Sponsorships

Bring StoryCorps to your community

Groups and organizations can sponsor on-site recordings in their communities.

From our Alumni

“The highlight of the interview was having my mother say she never knew how much I loved her until she saw my face as I was listening.”

Read the StoryCorps Blog

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  • New book

    Pre-order our newest book, Mom. Available in stores April 15, in time for Mother’s Day!

  • On Twitter

    “Interviewed my parents on coming to America. One of the most rewarding moments in my life. Thank you for the loving prompt.” – Keith

  • On Facebook

    “This is one of my favorite programs. It documents moments that make us human—real history for our children’s children.” – Debbie

  • Cuéntame

    StoryCorps Historias is recording the stories of Latinos across the United States. Learn more about this groundbreaking project.