North Elba Narratives Oral History Project
The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society was selected to receive funding from the Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund, known as LEAF. The LEAF grant program is in its first year with a mission of providing “funds and programs, activities, and facilities that will have direct benefits to our communities and improve the quality of place for both residents and visitors.” Funding received by the Historical Society will support the “North Elba Narratives: Telling Tales Oral History Project.”
“North Elba Narratives” is a revival of the 2017 project following a new format developed by Jery Y. Huntley called “OurStoryBridge.” Huntley started this project in collaboration with the Keene Valley Library Association, naming their program “My Adirondack Story”, and has shared her vision with other organizations across the country.
This format utilizes a digital platform and will help modernize historical resources, allowing the remarkable stories and histories of North Elba and Lake Placid to reach audiences near and far during this new era of increased virtual information. Audio stories will be curated with photographs, making engagement immediate, captivating, and shareable.
Want to share your story? Set up a time with us! Share your 3-5 minute story about a significant Lake Placid memory. Contact director@lakeplacidhistory.com, or call 518-523-3830.