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Oral History

Oral history provides a fuller, more accurate picture of the past by augmenting the information provided by public records, statistical data, photographs, maps, letters, diaries, and other historical materials. Eyewitnesses to events contribute various viewpoints and perspectives that fill in the gaps in documented history, sometimes correcting or even contradicting the written record. Interviewers are able to ask questions left out of other records and to interview people whose stories have been untold or forgotten. 

As part of the Echoes of Slavery in Greenbrier County exhibit we started collecting the stories of African Americans who currently live or grew up in Greenbrier County. We will continue to add to their testimonies here on the website. 

Listen to their story.

Neva Gordon and Marie Leftwich

Grew up in Lewisburg in the 1930s
Listen to their Story

Larry Baxter

Past President of the NAACP
Listen to his Story

Bob and Louise Smith

​Long-time residents of Ronceverte
Listen to their Story

Barbara Wooding

First black and female mayor of White Sulphur Springs.
Listen to her Story

Oral History Project

The Greenbrier Historical Society is collecting stories of people from all over the Greenbrier Valley (Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Pocahontas). If you want to preserve your story or know someone whose story we should have in our collection fill out the form or send an email to archives@greenbrierhistorical.org. We can set up a time to do an interview in person or over the phone. 

    Share Your Story

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • The North House Museum
    • The Archive >
      • COVID-19 Archive Project
    • Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion
    • The Barracks
    • Education
    • Escape Room
  • Events & Exhibits
    • Events
    • Exhibits
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
  • Visit Us
  • Blog