The Huron County Oral History Project
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol is committed to helping community members preserve their own stories, family histories, and cultural knowledge. To make oral history accessible to everyone, we have created a free Guide to Doing Oral History.
Why oral history matters
Oral histories capture knowledge, experiences, and community memories that aren’t always found in written records. By learning how to conduct these interviews—whether on your own or through our workshops—you help ensure that important stories are preserved for the future.
Image: Postcard of Main Street Clinton on Fair Day, 1933-35. Object ID: 2005.0076.004
Free guide to doing oral history
This guide provides a practical, beginner-friendly resource that walks you through every step:
- Preparing for an interview
- Choosing good questions
- Recording tips
- Ethics and consent
- Storing and preserving recordings
Whether you want to document your family’s memories or start a community project, this guide will help you get started.