Our Town: Volunteer Training

Here are some videos to help volunteers with their stories.
Watch our short training video for tips on story selection, camera settings, video composition, time logging, and more. Watch »
Brief sampling of the some of the best clips from the Our Town series. Watch »
Owner Jim Lipuma talks about the history of the Moonlite All American Drive-In Movie Theatre. Watch »
Karen Brantner talks about the Lincoln Highway and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Watch »
Cindy Carnesalli talks about the mural painted on the VFW building in downtown Johnsonburg. Watch »
Cole Cullen shares stories of mountain biking in Cooper’s Gap new Lewistown. Watch »
Catherine Smith talks about Chicory Lane Farm near Spring Mills. Watch »
Volunteer Tim Stecko talks about the Millheim Pool and Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Park. Watch »
Owner Judy Pletcher tells the history of Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House. Watch »
More Episodes
Big Valley
Season 25 Episode 1 | 1hr 27 min
Volunteers from the Kishacoquillas (or “Big”) Valley come together to share stories of Native Americans, the Amish, the Belleville Civic Club, the Reedsville revitalization, and more. Watch on the PBS App »
Volunteers from the Bald Eagle Valley have come together to tell stories about Bald Eagle State Park and dam, Bald Eagle school district, Curtin Village, and talk about current day art, business, and community pride. Watch on the PBS App »
Raystown Lake
Season 24 Episode 3 | 1hr 9 min
Raystown Lake’s history unfolds as community members share stories of the old and new lakes. Hear locals tell tales of fun activities on the lake, the Juniata River, the Striped Bass Association, and the Allegrippis trails. Watch on the PBS App »