Voices of Chatham

03/05/2024

Brody & Lydia will be at Goldston Library today for our walk-in oral history event! If you or a family member are in the area and want your stories recorded as a part of the project, make sure to stop in between the hours of 10am - 1pm! Details on our flyer below or DM us with any questions!

07/31/2023

Tired of the summer heat? Wish you could enjoy the sites of Chatham County from the comfort of your own home? Take our new, interactive virtual tour of county and listen to the stories about the people and places that make Chatham special.

What are some of your favorite places in the county? Tell us in the comments below!

Find out more about the county, its landmarks, and the stories that bring the land to life.

03/08/2023

Last week, we were lucky enough to chat with local Senegalese musician Diali Cissokho about his life, his music, and his experience living in Chatham! If you haven't already, make sure to check out his music and upcoming shows at http://www.kairabamusic.com/

03/06/2023

Had a blast discussing the Voices of Chatham project with D Chandler Picot II on his podcast Chatham Discussions last week! We're so grateful for opportunities like this to share our work with the community! Check out his podcast at Chatham Discussions Podcast (YouTube: ) and keep an eye out for our episode!

03/06/2023

Hey everyone! After a bit of a hiatus from social media, we're back with some exciting new updates:

1) You can now search the online collection on our website with our brand new search function! Simply click the "By Search" subtab under the Recordings tab, type the name of a person you want to hear in the search bar, and explore!

2) We have developed a Spanish language translation for the Hispanic Voices page. More translation work is currently underway as we continue to try and make the site accessible all Chatham residents.

The project is still ongoing, so let us know if you have any suggestions. And if you see us out and about in Chatham don't be afraid to say hi!

02/08/2023

Excited to announce that both the desktop and mobile version of the Voices of Chatham website are live and can be accessed at https://www.voicesofchatham.org/

Please note, we are still processing the wonderful stories people have shared with us. If you don't see your stories/recordings above, please check back with us as we will be updating this site weekly with new interviews and materials.

We are also currently developing a search function, a virtual tour of Chatham, and will be posting clips from the documentary so be on the lookout for those updates!

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Welcome to the Voices of Chatham project, an oral history project documenting the rich cultural heritage of Chatham County, NC. Learn more about the people, places, and traditions that make Chatham Chatham by exploring residents' stories or contribute your own stories to the project so that future g...

01/27/2023

Grateful to Ben Rappaport at the Chatham News + Record for writing this piece on our project! Read below to find out about the history of the project, our current progress, and the future of the Voices of Chatham.

Also a reminder that it's still not too late to arrange an interview. Message us here or email us at [email protected] to find out more!

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01/13/2023

The Voices of Chatham is an oral history project, but what exactly is an oral history?

An oral history collects and preserves the memories of a community through audio and video recordings. Through first-hand accounts, oral histories offer a glimpse into the past and breathe life into stories that would have otherwise faded away.

So what are you waiting for? Contact us today to be a part of Chatham history and make sure to like and follow our page for exciting project updates!

01/11/2023

Are you a longtime or lifetime resident of Chatham County? Are you actively involved in the Chatham community or its thriving arts, music, and culture scene? Or are you a newcomer to the county who is excited about the Chatham community?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we'd love to record your story for our oral history project.

Be a part of Chatham history! Send us a message through this page or via email at [email protected].

01/10/2023

Hey y'all! Welcome to the Voices of Chatham, an oral history and documentary film project exploring the history and culture of Chatham County, NC. We'll use this page to post regular updates about the project, interview highlights, and upcoming events. Make sure to like the page and follow along!