Making History: Tips for Chronicling Your Family's COVID-19 Story

Overview

“History never looks like history when you are living through it.” (John W. Gardner) ... Future histories of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic will draw heavily on the stories we preserve now. From social distancing to virtual classrooms to Zoom fatigue, every day tests our resilience and resourcefulness—much as World War II and the Great Depression tested our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. This short video on “making history” offers simple tips for documenting your family’s day-to-day experience now, while impressions are fresh and your smartphone is handy.

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