Hello, and welcome.
We are about to take a journey into the past, using the words written by previous generations as our mode of transportation.
Since Edith Barry founded the Brick Store Museum in 1936, we have ignited personal connections to local history, art and culture.
Protected within our walls are the stories of people. Well-known, unknown, or somewhere in between, every story matters.
One of the most important things history can do is to help us recognize we are a part of something greater than ourselves - that none of us are alone in our experiences.
Time, achievements, and environments can fade, but we always remember how we feel.
No matter our background, our age, or our time in history, we all feel the same things. Whether today or 200 years ago - in the United States or far away - we have been sad, angry, scared, happy and passionate.
Learning from history doesn't only mean studying broad cause and effect. It allows us to recognize ourselves in those that seem different from us.
In the next few minutes, you'll be introduced to many different voices from the past, stretching from the 1750s to the 1960s. Each of these letters will be performed by a current resident.
As you listen, think about how you have felt in similar situations. You now know someone who experienced the same emotions as you. What will you do with this information?
When you discover our history, you can change the future.
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