This week we spotlight an Oral History from the Cape Lookout National Seashore Connie Mason Collection. In this episode, join us as we hear two interviews with Mattie Willis on the changes in Harkers Island, her father's days in the Coast Guard, her faith, and more. 

In this week's Oral History Spotlight, we hear a 2009 interview with Worth Harris as he tells about menhaden fishing, making and repairing nets, and more.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEXYx825K7Ur-uI4hcJy2M5UyNw8CUxn/view

This month, we continue to shine a spotlight on some of our favorite oral histories. Today, we hear from Connie Farrow, interviewed by Amy Glass in 1988. We hear about what it was like for Connie growing up and living in Frisco, NC.

Interview Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mBjjQowEHP0thHgBiPDx0P3FKN41D6EB/view

For the month of January, we are looking back at some of our favorite oral histories. Today's oral history puts a spotlight on Arnold Adams, East Carteret High School's former band director of 29 years and a beloved member of the community.

Wendy Lewis joins us for the last week of December to share her Christmas memories. She recalls the anticipation she felt as a child, the fun she had with her friends and family, and reflects on her family's tradition of gathering at her grandmother's house.

Marena "Collo" Brooks looks back on past Christmases, from decorating the tree and Christmas dinner to heartfelt gifts and fun Christmas memories.

Elizabeth Ritchie shares her memories of Christmas, including decorating the tree, caroling, and a Christmas program in Davis she helped create that continues on today, over 20 years later.

June Davis joins us for the first week of December to share her memories of Christmas, including buying her first Christmas tree and singing with the girl's chorus.

Wayne Davis shares his love of decoy carving and how the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild got started.

James Gordon Salter joins us to discuss November's theme of decoys, sharing memories through his childhood to now of his background hunting and making decoys.