The Conversation of a Lifetime

StoryCorps gives people of all backgrounds, typically two at a time, the opportunity to record meaningful conversations and archive the recordings at the Library of Congress. Recording a StoryCorps interview couldn’t be easier: You invite a loved one, or anyone else you choose, to one of the StoryCorps recording sites to share a 40-minute conversation.

Not able to get to a recording site? Use the StoryCorps App or StoryCorps Connect and make a plan to record anywhere.

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Recordings October 14 – November 12, 2021

Recordings September 9 – October 8, 2021

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More Resources for Archiving & Sharing Your Story

Tips for a Great Conversation

At the heart of a great conversation are the people connecting, talking, and sharing, but there are a few things we can all do to smooth the way. The team at StoryCorps developed these 10 tips to help you have a relaxed and meaningful conversation with your interview partner.

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StoryCorps Connect

Meaningful conversations, preserved for history. StoryCorps Connect is a first-of-its kind platform that enables you to record a StoryCorps interview with a loved one remotely using video conference technology.

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The StoryCorps App

An app with a purpose: To create a worldwide culture of listening. The StoryCorps App is a tool for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience.

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StoryCorps for Hire

Recording with StoryCorps provides an opportunity for engagement while preserving stories for future generations. Our trained staff can record onsite anywhere in the United States.

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StoryCorps DIY

Multimedia resources to help you learn how to start your own projects to record, preserve, and share stories. Designed for groups and organizations creating programming around storytelling.

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The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Our call for a national movement to empower high school students to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder.

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Great Questions

After 17 years of listening, we know what makes a great conversation: Ask great questions. Here are some of our suggestions for getting a good conversation going. We encourage you to use the ones you like and to come up with your own.

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What to Expect at a StoryCorps Interview

A StoryCorps interview is 40 minutes of uninterrupted time for meaningful conversation with a friend or loved one. No matter how well you know your storyteller, a little preparation will improve the quality of your interview enormously.

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