
The Island Oral History Project This project seeks the collection of island traditions and heritage including oral history, historic photographs and documents of local significance for reservation and study. Fast disappearing are the “tradition bearers” who still carry the knowledge and skills of the traditional island occupations of commercial fishing, net making, waterfowl hunting, boat building, decoy carving, animal husbandry, quilting, as well as knowledge of local island lore and history. Listen to the oral history recordings or read the transcripts at the ESPL web site ESPL If interested contact us at 757 336-3460 The library board is committed to maintaining its interest and leadership in preserving Chincoteague’s history and heritage for future generations. The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities was the original sponsor of the project, it is now funded through your donations. Black History in Accomack County |
WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS!! JUST CONTACT HARRIET AT 336-3460 |

