The NYC Department of Information and Record Services presents the fourth season of the Neighborhood Stories Project. Their mission is to provide the public with access to historical and contemporary records.
Neighborhood Stories is an oral history project that aims to document New York City’s rich history and the changing nature of its neighborhoods through the personal memories and experience of its residents. The stories will be gathered and permanently preserved in the records of the NYC Municipal Archives. The project empowers New Yorkers of all backgrounds to document their own historical narratives of life in the city.
We know members of our community have stories to tell about our district and East Williamsburg over the years. We hope for the narratives of our neighbors to be represented in this city-wide project to capture the rich history of our neighborhood, and to be preserved permanently for generations to come to enjoy and learn from.
It’s easy to participate! Contributors can record their memories in the comfort of home, via a simple virtual format. If you or someone you know from the Grand Street and East Williamsburg neighborhood has stories to tell click here for full instructions on how to get involved. Please reach and let us know if you chose to participate. As the project develops we will continue to share the stories collected about our district on our website and social media so that we can spread the word. We can’t wait hear all your amazing narratives.
