Our Town: Volunteer Training

Here are some videos to help volunteers with their stories.

man holding a video camera

Watch our short training video for tips on story selection, camera settings, video composition, time logging, and more. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Aerial footage of Lewistown, PA

Brief sampling of the some of the best clips from the Our Town series. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Marquee of the Moonlite Drive in Theater in Brookville, PA

Owner Jim Lipuma talks about the history of the Moonlite All American Drive-In Movie Theatre. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Man standing with model town

Theresa McConnell shares her father’s local art collection. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Lincoln Highway road sign

Karen Brantner talks about the Lincoln Highway and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Mural on VFW building in downtown Johnsonburg

Cindy Carnesalli talks about the mural painted on the VFW building in downtown Johnsonburg. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Mountain biker

Cole Cullen shares stories of mountain biking in Cooper’s Gap new Lewistown. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Aerial view of Lewistown, PA

Jeff Hughes gives us a bird’s eye view of Lewistown using a drone. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Chicory Lane Farm

Catherine Smith talks about Chicory Lane Farm near Spring Mills. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Millheim Pool

Volunteer Tim Stecko talks about the Millheim Pool and Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Park. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Book stacks in the S W Smith Memorial Library

Lynn Farber talks about the S W Smith Memorial Library. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

bucktails

Michael Alfieri shares the history of the Smethport Bucktails. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House

Owner Judy Pletcher tells the history of Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

Warren, PA

John Beard talks about business and industry in Warren. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2017

 

More Episodes

The Cove

Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring area share stories about local attractions like the Everett Railroad and Mamie's Cafe, and agricultural stories that include Pygmy goats and a world record dairy cow. Watch »

Posted on June 1, 2017

 

Selected landmark images from different towns featured in WPSU's Our Town series.

Here are some videos to help volunteers with their stories. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2014

 

Aerial view of community in Curwensville, PA

Storytellers from the Curwensville area came together to capture stories of their community with video, photos and memories for the 92nd production in the Our Town series. Watch »

Posted on June 9, 2017

 

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