Today’s Present is Tomorrow’s History
History is all about storytelling, and the recording of those stories. The National Museum of the Great Lakes is leading off a project to gather stories to save history for tomorrow. The Great Lakes Memory Project is a long term initiative to collect oral histories from people who have stories from living near, working on, or interacting with our Great Lakes.
A brief introduction to the Great Lakes Memory Project.
Paul and Lianne Genzman discuss life living and teaching on South Bass Island
Thomas Winston tells about his childhood in Chicago and how that led him to the Port of Toledo.
Pat Appold talks about fishing on the Great Lakes and her husband, Jim.
Hannah Hilbert extolls the virtues of diving in the Great Lakes.
Larry Bettcher explains his first interest in Great Lakes history and Le Griffon.
Paul LaMarre, III shares his deep family ties to the Great Lakes and the Col. James M. Schoonmaker.
Are you interested in contributing to this initiative? Consider starting with a submission to our ThrowBackThursday posts. The Great Lakes have shaped the lives of countless individuals; and we want to hear from each of you! Please use the form below to contact us a let us know about YOUR story. A staff member will follow up with you shortly.
Great Lakes Memory Project Submission
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Closed on Tuesdays: November 1 - April 30
Museum is Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve
SS Col James M. Schoonmaker and Tug Ohio
open May – October
