Public Projects
Public Projects
Public projects are opportunities for creative expression and community input. Merging research excellence with imaginative new methods of outreach is essential in reaching a wider audience.
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Holy Local Podcast Project, September 2024: Conducted 16+ oral history interviews and archival research to craft a six-episode podcast focused on the history of the Church of the Saviour, a small church community with big impact in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Developed a companion digital exhibition with photographs, archival material, and an interactive map.
Legacy Business Project Reports, April 2023/2024: Through continued research and analysis of DC’s longstanding businesses, DCPL staff developed an inventory of 140+ businesses across all eight wards of the city. Public products included two reports, a zine, and social media outreach.
Capital City Slavery Project, May 2022: Researched, wrote, and published a report on the lack of documentation regarding enslavement in historic preservation records. Created a digital exhibit, walking tour, and educational resources for public use.
History, Culture, and Community Social Media Project, February 2022: Developed a social media project aimed at increasing accessibility and diversity of D.C. history and academia for the community.
Living New Deal TikTok Account Creation, June 2021: Designed and launched a TikTok account for a non-profit organization that appealed to a younger audience and increased viewer engagement.
DC Preservation League Documentary Project, April 2021: Conducted 5 oral histories, managed a filming calendar, trouble-shot interviewing problems, edited footage in Adobe Premiere, and participated in event planning for documentary publication.
Through Mother’s Eyes: Black Lives Matter Protests, October 2020: Conducted 3 interviews with mothers about their participation in the Black Lives Matter protests and their fears for their children in the modern world.
The Rosedale Memory Project Community Archive, August 2019: Created a digital archive for the historically segregated community of Rosedale, a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama. Recorded, transcribed, and digitized over 12 interviews with residents and developed the entire site through Omeka programming.
Looking Forward, Looking Back Podcast, May 2019: Conducted two oral history interviews in addition to writing, hosting, and publishing a podcast episode focused on church history, personal faith, and community tradition.
Legacy Businesses Program: DC Preservation League
In 2023, the DC Preservation League (DCPL) launched a promotional and educational legacy business program designed to raise awareness of longstanding businesses in the District. There are now 140+ identified legacy businesses, and research is ongoing. Interviews with business owners, extensive documentation, and continued efforts towards expanding the program continue. Personally, I have been responsible for writing both annual reports, acting as the lead researcher, interviewer, and photographer. You can learn more about the program on the DC Preservation League’s website.