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Blog 3 (Local Spotlight): Why the Freedmen's Town Oral History Workshop Matters to Our Community The Freedmen's Town Oral History Workshop at the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum is more than just an event—it’s a chance to honor, preserve, and celebrate our local heritage. Freedmen’s Town holds deep significance in our city’s story, and this interactive workshop extends an open invitation to neighbors, friends, and families to share the narratives that have shaped our community. The inviting setting of the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum makes everyone feel at home, encouraging authentic conversations and connections. By recording these oral histories, we ensure that the voices of past and present are heard and remembered by future generations. It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together, reflect, and deepen our sense of belonging. Join in—not only to witness history, but to become a vital part of it.