Auburn residents will have a chance this weekend to help the Cayuga Museum preserve local history.
In collaboration with the Seymour Library, the museum is collecting oral histories on the topics of urban renewal and de-industrialization for its Voices of Cayuga County initiative. Auburnians are invited to share short recollections on the impact of urban renewal and de-industrialization on the city and how it shaped their lives.
Nychele Crouch is coordinating the recording and archiving efforts. She will be at the museum’s downtown Auburn location (144 Genesee St, Suite 100) from 11:00a-1:00p on Saturday to record these oral histories.
While no one will be turned away, the museum is making a conscious effort to make sure its participants are from a diverse range of residents, specifically, black, Latino, and LGBT residents.
Once complete, the oral histories will be added to a free and easily accessible database, meaning anyone can view them.
