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I interviewed my father, Jeff Funk, about people who have impacted him the most, lessons he's learned throughout his life, personal accomplishments, and more.

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

Jinny Savolainen: 2020-05-12 15:35:39 and Melaina (Mel)Neisner discuss life during the pandemic in the town of Leverett, Mass.

Jamie Citerin talks with her mother (64) about her life from growing up in Elkhart Indiana to family history, to being a young mother in the 1970's, from her faith to historical events that she has witnessed/experienced.

Life-long tradition bearer, Dick Jessen and his family discuss his career in decoy making; his talent for painting, and how this tradition is being passed on to the next generation. Dick was an original volunteer at the Tuckerton Seaport, as...

Andover Stories of American Identity: A thoughtful conversation with Amy Sebell, where she discusses her Jewish heritage, her dedication to helping people, her family, and her love for Andover.

Valeria Church- 66-Teacher Educator for over 25 years Ramona Hewitt-Williams- 45 I was inspired to do this interview with Mrs. Church she is a great mentor, she enjoy educating students. I'M INSPIRED BY All Educators and TEACHERS THEY HAVE MADE...

Ellena Ochoa (57) is given the topic of her greatest influence. She elaborates of memories of her grandmother, her childhood and advice she has to give and how that advice has been helpful to her.

Dr. Rangaswami Chandran informs his grandson about his childhood with vivid description of his memories. His answers portrays the impactful events that changed his life and also his idols and people who have had a great influence on him. These...

Tsegga Medhin and Heran Medhin on life, expectations, gratitutde 2021 and the future: 2020-12-27 23:44:03

Pamela Carrison (age 57) talks with her step-father Dr. Thomas Zaccheo (age 88) about the inspiration for his pottery piece entitled The Ship of Immigrants.

Join Gretchen Maxwell, Bridgitte Bliss, and John Maxwell as they discuss their 6th generation business of shellfishing on the Barnegat Bay and the surrounding areas. They discuss the tradition of being baymen and what that in particular means to South...

Tuckerton Seaport Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews J.P. Hand of Goshen, New Jersey. JP has been carving traditional Barnegat Bay decoys for the past 50+ years. In this interview, he discusses how decoy carving became a part of his life,...

Learn about how this grassroots club got started and how it continues to continue the tradition of Barnegat Bay decoy carving by inspiring the next generation.

Michele talks about growing up in the Canyon Rim area. Her family were one of the first to move in after WWII. She talks about her parents, sister, and friends and shares her faith.

This is an interview with my grandma, about her childhood and the difference between growing up today compared to her time, 80 years ago. She grew up in Los Angeles, during the end of the Great Depression and World War...

Andover Stories of American Identity: Juan Morales shares his harrowing story about coming to America as a young child. He discusses the importance of family, culture and hard work.

Jessica Reyes is interviewing Maria Jose Rivera about her life as a college student in the Dominican Republic during Covid-19. Maria Jose Rivera is a young Student in the Dominican Republic, was born November 26, 2002. She has lived there...

Sarah French (85) talks with her grandson, Jacob French (19) about some of her childhood and family aspects.

Learn more about Nancee and her unique painting and carving style in this Women's History Month special!

Jacquelinne Mejia (31) talks with her brother, Edward (26), her father Eduardo (59), and her mother Paula (59) about their family immigration story, how the pandemic has changed their lives, and why education is an important tool for future generations....

Julianna Diodato (18) talks with her grandpop, Frank Diodato (77), about the their family's Italian history as they catch up after a while.

Hannah Kemp-Severence (40) talks with her dad, Philip Kemp (73) about his life in farming, being a lifelong Lutheran, his love of music and singing, and what's important for his family to remember about him.

Jida Leaokittikul (17) shares her story with her classmate, Sydney Steese-Bradley (17), about her experience growing up in a community with a lack of Thai representation. She discusses values like learning personal growth, independence, and giving back to the community.

Caelan (15) interviews their grandfather, John Anastas (75), about his life.