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StoryCorps in Atlanta

StoryCorps in Atlanta

Funded in part by Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation, StoryCorps is pleased to partner with the Atlanta History Center to record, preserve, and share the stories of Atlanta.

About Our Storybooth

Since 2013, StoryCorps has recorded the voices of Atlanta through our recording booth located in the Atlanta History Center. We have facilitated thousands of conversations and have preserved them in the Library of Congress. 

Schedule times and dates may vary and are subject to change. This includes major holidays.
Tuesday: 2pm – 4pm
Saturday: 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday: 2pm – 4pm
Saturday: 2pm – 4pm

For great tips on how to prepare for your recording go to our What to Expect page. We also have a list of Great Questions you can use in your interview.

Meet us in person or virtually, we look forward to hearing your stories! Click here to learn more about what StoryCorps is doing to keep you and our staff safe.

Location

Atlanta History Center – McElreath Hall • 130 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305

Parking & Access

For easy access to McElreath Hall, park in the lot accessible from both West Faces Ferry Road and Andrews Drive. Handicap spaces are available and there is no parking fee. You do not need to purchase an admission ticket to the Atlanta History Center if you are recording a StoryCorps interview.

What to Expect

In March 2020, we temporarily closed our Atlanta booth and shifted to an exclusively virtual recording space due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlanta History Center has reopened, and we are excited to re-welcome you to the booth as we offer in-person appointments in addition to our continuing virtual appointments.

If you choose to record in person, a StoryCorps staff member will be in touch with you to confirm your appointment and to brief you on our safety protocols prior to your recording date. 

Please review the community guidelines we have in place to see what we are doing to keep you and our staff members safe. Upon arrival, we require the following:

    • All participants and StoryCorps staff will wear masks fastened snugly over their noses and mouths when interacting in the greeting area and while in the recording space. StoryCorps will provide masks if needed.
    • All non-household groups agree to maintain social distancing. Participants who choose not to distance, do so at their own risk. All StoryCorps staff will maintain a 6-foot distance from participants at all times. 
    • Prior to their interview, all participants will be asked to complete a health acknowledgement form to screen for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms and sign an acknowledgement of risk form.
      • All participants agree to cancel their interview if they are feeling ill or have tested positive for COVID-19 within two (2) weeks of the Recording Day. If a participant is exhibiting symptoms upon arrival, StoryCorps staff will be required to cancel the interview appointment.

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      Become A Community Partner

      Our goal is to make the StoryCorps recording experience accessible to all. One way we do that is by partnering with local organizations that serve diverse populations. StoryCorps interviews celebrate the voices and milestones in your community and encourage meaningful interactions between your organization and the people you serve. Community partnerships are free of charge, and conversations can be recorded in any language.

      To learn more about the benefits of community partnership and our partner criteria, contact [email protected].

      Support for StoryCorps in Atlanta

      Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation