Oral History: What Is It and Why Is It Important?: In-Person Badger Talk

This is a free, in-person workshop hosted on August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Yahara Bay Distillers in Fitchburg, WI. Registration is required through Eventbrite. This presentation will not be available virtually.

Interested in doing an oral history interview or project or just wondering what it actually is? This 90-minute workshop, presented by UW's Distinguished Oral Historian Troy Reeves, will help by offering an overview of the art & science of oral history.

Since 2007, Troy Reeves has led oral history activities for the UW-Madison Archives. As head of the campus oral history program, Troy speaks to groups on oral history in general and on UW-Madison-focused oral history projects.