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Oral Histories

The City of Raleigh is committed to sharing our community's unique stories.


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Online Database for Oral Histories Additional Oral History Collections

Oral Histories bring together historians, community members, and volunteers through interviews and stories about our city's cultural traditions and history.

We are excited to highlight the voices and experiences of individuals from all walks of life so that we can learn from the incredible stories that have shaped Raleigh.

Online Database for Oral Histories

Raleigh’s Historic Resources and Museum Program has a Collection Online Database for Oral Histories.

Completed City of Raleigh Oral History Projects

  • Bailey Drive - Parks with a Purpose
  • Community Memories of John Chavis Memorial Park
  • Culture Town/Raleigh Roots
  • Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary
  • New Bern Avenue BRT Station Area Plan
  • Raleigh's Black Heritage and Historic Places: 1945-1975
  • Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board (HCAB): City Cemetery Audio Tour
  • Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board (HCAB): Mount Hope Cemetery Audio Tour
  • Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board (HCAB): O'Rorke Catholic Cemetery Audio Tour
  • Raleigh LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study
  • South Park - East Regional Neighborhood Association Oral History Luncheon
  • Voices of Oberlin
  • William and Mary C. Joslin Oral History Project

Additional Oral History Collections

If you are interested in additional oral history collections, check out the following resources:

Contact

 

Ainsley Powell, Curator of Collections
ainsley.powell@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4365

Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Related Services:
Historic Resources and Museum Program

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