We are delighted to offer a new set of family history activities! These worksheets are now available at the Cascade Locks Historical Museum. You can also download a PDF to do it yourself at home.

Recording memories as history

Telling stories can be a fun way to bond with family and friends. Did you know that your true stories are also important for history? Historians use journals, diaries, letters, notes, audio recordings, and even emails, blogs, and videos to show the thoughts and feelings that people have in response to big news and events. These recordings also help people understand how daily activities and trends change over time. Recording every day experiences helps future learners feel what daily life was like during historical events.

Think about events that have happened in your life.
Is there a story you would like to share?
How has daily life changed between when your grandparents were your age and now?

Would you like your story to be included in our museum collection? Send a copy of your story to the museum, or send a typed copy to collections@cascadelocksmuseum.org