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Oral History of Forgottonia: Building a Public History Project in Rural Western Illinois

NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

At the grocery store: “ Your students did such a great job documenting our local history! The gas station: “ Hey Joe, I heard you had a student doing some research about local mines in our community. What’s the name of that young lady who did a history project about Dickson Mounds? Hey, will you have Cooper call me?

Oral History

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Championing Rural Educators and the Communities They Serve

NCHE

MAY 5, 2025

From 2021 to 2024, The Rural Experience in America: Community Civics Through Historical Inquiry engaged rural educators in a rich exploration of rural history, particularly the effects of agricultural transformation on children, families, and communities. With nearly 20% of U.S.

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Oral History of Forgottonia: Building a Public History Project in Rural Western Illinois

Championing Rural Educators and the Communities They Serve

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