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Latest Past Events
DC Oral History Collaborative: Advanced Topics – Audio Techniques
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street NW, WashingtonTake an in-depth look at some of the techniques that oral historians use to get high-quality audio from their recording equipment. Learn how to guide interviews to result in crisp and clean sound. While the workshop will focus on the Zoom H4n audio recorder, many of the skills and practices introduced can be used for […]
Sip & Learn: Potter’s House Lecture
The Potter's House 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DCJoin DCPL and the Potter's House team to learn about the organization's history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960, Potter's House has acted as a space for community connection, deep conversation, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit, Potter's House has […]
Culture Series: Transgender Oral Histories
Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW 450 K St NW, WashingtonJoin HumanitiesDC for the third event in its new Culture Series. Featuring guest curator Darby Hickey, come hear stories about legendary nightclubs of yesteryear, resilience and organizing in the face of violence and hate, the importance of roller-skating, and the power of family whether chosen or blood. Based off a DC Oral History Collaborative project, […]
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