Growing up by the Bay is a collection of stories based on oral history interviews of people who grew up around Jervis Bay in the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s.
The stories were collected in 2007 by a team of volunteers from the Lady Denman Heritage Complex, led, trained and supported by Meg Bishop from Real Options. A total of 30 people were interviewed for this project. Many others will be interviewed in future as a continuation of Growing up by the Bay and for new projects of the Lady Denman.
The exhibition will be shown periodically at the Lady Denman and also travel to other regions. A book was also produced. This book provides an enduring memento of the younger lives of the people who shared their stories of Growing up by the Bay. The exhibition was opened on 9 February 2008 with around 150 people attending on a wet and wild day.
Real Options are able to work with museums, local history groups or others to develop and manage similar projects. We have skills in oral history collection, digital recording and curating exhibitions. If you are interested to discuss a project please contact us.
The book and the DVD are available from the Lady Denman Heritage Complex. Woollamia Rd & Dent St, Huskisson Ph 44415675 ladydenman@shoalhaven.net.au
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