Watch our newest animated short, Germans in the Woods.

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, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center 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:

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Animated shorts

Watch our animated shorts.

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.

Storycorps iPhone App

Now available!

  • Listen to the weekly story and other favorites
  • Share stories online
  • Get tips for recording your own story
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    Download the StoryCorps iPhone app! Get the latest StoryCorps stories and learn how to record your own.

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    Read our book, Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps. Available in bookstores nationwide!

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