Jim Batchelder and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Jim Batchelder, with thirteen generations in Massachusetts, recollects his life growing up in Andover. After becoming a beloved art teacher for many years, and working closely with the Andover Center for History and Culture to...

Vicki Baum-Hommes and Neissa Rogene

Vicki tells Neissa about one thing that had a huge impact on her life trajectory. During her senior year of high school, her family moved from Long Island, NY to Otis, MA a small town in western Massachusetts.

Ahaha – The Grandmother and the laugh.

Ahaha also known as Gloria Sax, Evan Finamore’s grandmother, talks about her life, her lessons, and her becoming and being a grandmother. From growing up during World War 2 to being a loving grandmother, she is happy about her life.

An Interview With My Inspiring Noni

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

Interview with Don Hunter

We talked about what it was like growing up on an “island” in Massachusetts and some of the memories made there.

Interviewing my Grandpa

Interviewing my grandpa, Bill Hirtle, about his younger years, his time in the military, how he met his wife, and lessons he’s gleaned from life.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about childhood memories and what her siblings and parents were like. She also told me stories about how she met her husband.