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Step-by-Step Guide
How to begin an interview, what to do if you get stuck, and how to end with grace.
Preserving Family History,
One Story at a Time.
From the Editor
Every grandparent carries an entire century inside them — wars survived, love letters written, kitchens filled with the smell of recipes that may never be written down. This site exists for one reason: to help you sit down, ask, and listen, before those stories slip away.
Free printable interview guides are available for kids, teens, and adults. No accounts. No fees. Just paper, pencil, and patience.
What This Site Offers
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Printable Sheets
Three age-appropriate question sets — for kids, teens, and adults — ready to print.
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Tips for Listening
How to ask follow-ups, hold silences, and let your elder lead the way.
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Ways to Preserve
Notebook, audio recording, or video — methods to keep their voice forever.
quote of the day
“Remember the days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you.”
Feature Story
The Most Important Interview You'll Ever Do.
You don't need a fancy camera. You don't need to be a journalist. You just need to show up, sit down, and listen. The stories your grandparents tell today become the family history your great-grandchildren will read tomorrow.
Why It Matters →