American Heritage Project – Interview

PJ Vigo (16) interviews Margaret O’driscoll (56) a family friend about her immigration experience from Ireland to the US.

Eva and Alexa Marci

We talked about what we want to do in the future and funny stories from our past.

Thanksgiving Listen With My Mom

My mom and I talked about her childhood and her family and we also talked about memories of when I was little.

No matter what you just have to keep trying.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

Ben interviews his Pop Pop

Bennett B. Interviews his Pop Pop from Italy. The interview starts off with Pop pops life in Italy and slowly makes its way to present day. The story goes all the back to 1940 up to thanksgiving day 2019. The...

Diane tells Hettie about her experiences and lessons she has learned throughout her life.

Hettie Brazier interviews her mom, Diane Brazier, on December 5, 2018. They talk about the influences in her mom's life along with Diane's favorite memories from childhood.

“I’m not so much proud of myself. I’m proud of my children.”

Isaac David, an 8th grader at Franklin County Middle School, interviews his mother Patti David (maiden name Conway) about her life. They talk about her childhood, her career, and her love of her children.

Finding My Purpose

My mother, Josephine Castelli, who was born in Italy speaks about her journey to the United States. She tells her story about learning English while going to school. She tells about her job as a makeup artist and hairdresser, and...

Ariana and Mamama

n this interview, conducted on November 25 2018 in Santa Monica, California, Ariana Mousavi (13) interviews her grandma, Lourdes (Lula) Badkoubei about her childhood and growing up in Arequipa, Peru. She had hobbies like hanging out with siblings, camping and...

“It was my destiny…”
October 18, 2018 App Interview

On October 14 2018, Talal Younis, a first generation immigrant, was interviewed by high school student, Saif Younis. Talal immigrated to the United States in 1968, all on his on, seeking for a better education. His story is told in...

Hazel reminisces about her childhood immigration to Canada and later the USA.

Hazel and her family moved to Canada from England when she was a young child and later they had to move to the USA. She takes us through her memories of the immigration and her childhood.

The Story Of My Mom’s Life

My mom talks about her childhood and my similarities to her. She also talks about her thoughts and moments that were important and memorable to her. In addition to this she expresses what she wants for her children and herself...

The Story Of My Dad’s Life

My dad talks about his life as a child and his experiences throughout life overall including his migration to America. Also, he talks about what I was like as a child and what he would like in the future.

Growing up in Germany and immigrating to the U.S.

What was it like growing up in Germany, and how does it compare to living in the United States.

Kirstie Kwarteng and Nana Aba Naaman

Kirstie Kwarteng (28) interviews Nana Aba Naamanl (64) about her decision to immigrate from Ghana to the United States. Nana Aba talks about how her father's death impacted her. She also reflects on her own colorblindness and the experience of...