StoryCorps Opens in Rochester, NY

StoryCorps, the national initiative to document the everyday history and unique stories of Americans, opens in Rochester this Thursday, July 2nd. WXXI invited StoryCorps to the Flower City to capture the stories of Rochesterians as part of the celebration of the City’s 175th Anniversary.

The StoryCorps MobileBooth -- an Airstream trailer outfitted with a recording studio -- will be parked outside the Rundel Library at the corner of Broad Street and South Avenue from July 2nd until July 25th. The Rochester Public Library has graciously donated this space for StoryCorps to utilize as it collects interviews during its stay in Rochester. The first round of reservations opened June 18 and was filled in about 10 minutes. A second round is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd at 10:00 am, and can be made by calling toll free 800-850-4406 or going online to http://www.storycorps.org/record-your-story/locations/rochester-ny

WXXI will host an Opening Day Event on July 2nd at Rundel Library to introduce the project to the community and allow press and the public to tour the booth, speak to the StoryCorps staff, and hear from the first set of participants. The event begins at 10:15 am with live music by the Po Boys Brass Band. Please stop by and check out this exciting oral history project, and a great Rochester band!