Gary Hance's Incredible 4th Grade Find!

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

What my faith means to me?

In this interview conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Charlize Deveza (16) interviews her mom Cynthia Deveza (48) about her religion and faith. Cynthia shares how her faith has helped her throughout her entire life. She...

Nana’s Story

ChrisJenkins jr asked his grandmother questions about her life growing up.

Dean Canale

21 year old dean talks about his early childhood

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about how my father’s childhood was like, and the struggles him and his family went through to get to where they are today.

Thanksgiving Interview

We mainly talked about my mom and her memories of life and also about our family, too. She talked about what life was like when she was younger, as well.

In the Life of Joe Swingle

The man with a jingle... Joe Swingle! This is an interview with my father, Joe Walter Swingle and what he has learned and experienced throughout his life. He has a very interesting story, growing up in a home of 7,...

Getting to know Mrs.Pierce

Mrs.Pierce was talking about her childhood and growing up and one of her most difficult moments