Save Our Stories Festival
Thank you for joining us! The Louisville Story Program was honored to partner with Roots 101 African American Museum and the Community Archiving Workshop Collective for the Save Our Stories Festival!
We are excited to share more with you about ways to engage in and support each other with community-led storytelling! Stay tuned for more opportunities by joining our email list.
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You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville
A partnership designed to tell the stories of the Peace-seekers and the Peacekeepers--the people in our community most impacted by community violence and those most involved in Louisville’s peacekeeping efforts.
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I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville
Louisville’s rich history of gospel music has now been preserved through a jaw-dropping box set, double LP, online archive, and more.
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If You Write Me a Letter, Send It Here: Voices of Russell In a Time of Change
Louisville’s historic Russell neighborhood is in the midst of major redevelopment—almost $1 billion in investments. The neighborhood will be transformed, and its residents are documenting its history and culture through this book.
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Available Light: Louisville Through the Lens of Bud Dorsey
A book honoring the legacy of Bud Dorsey, West Louisville's most iconic photographer, produced in close collaboration with him.
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Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track
A book documenting the unique and fascinating world of the backstretch of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, written by the people who work there.
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Louisville Story Program
Save Our Stories Festival
May 20, 2026 -
Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track
Back In Print: Better Lucky Than Good
Mar 16, 2026 -
You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville
Book Launch: You Got To Be of the People
Sep 29, 2025 -
I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville
Louisville Story Program Wins 2024 AASLH History in Progress Award and Award of Excellence
Jul 14, 2025 -
I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville
Critics Praise "I'm Glad About It"!
Jan 24, 2025
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