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NCF Monthly Report – February 15 (submitted on February 21)

materials for staff training. One of the big priorities in crafting the orientation that staff will deliver
to guests. three key elements of the orientation include:

1. Create awareness of the totality of what is considered Fort Monroe and how they can best
access programs, exhibits, and resources
2. Introduce guests to the importance of Fort Monroe, or Freedom's Fortress.
a. Will also address Fort Monroe's role in the development of Hampton Roads.
3. Ways that guests can discover the history of past communities
a. And introduce the Center for Freedom as an effort to connect the past, present, and
future.

NEXT STEPS –
o Finalize move to the new building – Week of February 23
o Craft and finalize orientation for staff to deliver
o Plan for dialogic training, which will prepare staff to facilitate guest discovery in the
exhibits (and tours).
o Modify the budget, as applicable.

ORAL HISTORIES (Chelsea Morris)

On September 15, 2017, 12 short oral histories were collected from attendees to the Casemate Museum
Foundation Reunion event. These oral histories were intended as short "snapshots" about a particularly
memorable time/experience during the interviewee's time at Fort Monroe. They average about 5-10
minutes in length. As of 2/21/2020, these audio files have not been transcribed.

The oral histories followed a basic script, utilizing the following questions:

1. Can you please state your name?
2. What is your relationship with Fort Monroe?
3. Can you share a favorite memory or your time at Fort Monroe? OR What do you love about Fort
Monroe?
4. Is there anything else you would like to share with us today?

Chelsea Morris is willing to start the transcription process of these oral histories. She would like to
purchase the AltoEdge USB Transcription Foot Pedal (AltoEdge USB Transcription Foot Pedal) to make
the transcription process easier.

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