Sun, Sep 27
|Greenwich
'My Story, Our Future' Oral History Workshop
'My Story, Our Future' brings South Asian American teens together to explore their personal and shared heritage, preserve family stories, and help shape the historical record for future generations.
Time & Location
Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Greenwich, 47 Strickland Rd, Cos Cob, CT 06807, USA
About the Event
Interested in participating in My Story Our Future? Come learn more about the program from the workshop facilitators and past participants. No commitment required. Dinner will be served. Parents are encouraged to stay and learn more.
In collaboration with Greenwich Historical Society and UConn's Department of Social and Critical Inquiry, the fifth cohort of My Story Our Future, runs from September 2026 through February 2027. Teens will explore their South Asian identity, learn oral history methods, and participate in a curatorial workshop. The program culminates in a public exhibition showcasing the teens' curatorial work and the publication and preservation of their recorded oral history with family member(s).
Since the program's launch, MSOF has documented over 50 stories of family migration and cultural identity garnering recognition from leaders including Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Tim Himes, and Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo, all of whom attended and spoke at…