Help Preserve Veteran Stories for Future Generations

Every veteran has a story.

Some stories are heroic. Some are humorous. Some are difficult. All of them are important.

The Lost Art Project: Veterans' Voices is building a nationwide network of Historical Archivists dedicated to recording, preserving, and protecting the firsthand experiences of America's veterans. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about history, service, storytelling, and ensuring that the lessons learned by our veterans are never forgotten.

You do not need to be a professional historian. You simply need a desire to listen, learn, and help preserve history.

What Is a Historical Archivist?

A Historical Archivist with The Lost Art Project: Veterans' Voices serves as a community-based storyteller and preservation advocate. Archivists conduct interviews with veterans, record their experiences, collect supporting materials when available, and help ensure those stories become part of a growing historical archive.

By becoming a Historical Archivist, you become a guardian of history and a voice for those who served.

What You'll Do

As a Historical Archivist, you may:

• Conduct interviews with veterans in your community

• Record oral histories and personal experiences

• Preserve photographs, documents, and supporting materials

• Help archive and catalog veteran stories

• Build relationships with local veteran organizations

• Participate in special projects and community events

• Contribute to the Veterans' Voices Archive Network

Every interview helps preserve a piece of our nation's history.

Training and Support

The Lost Art Project provides guidance and mentorship to help you get started.

You will learn:

• How to conduct meaningful veteran interviews

• Best practices for recording and preserving stories

• Ethical considerations when documenting personal experiences

• Basic archival procedures

• How to submit stories to the Veterans' Voices Archive

Whether you have years of experience or are just getting started, we can help you develop the skills needed to preserve veteran history.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome:

• Veterans

• Military family members

• Students

• Historians

• Educators

• Community leaders

• Museum volunteers

• Genealogists

• Podcasters

• Documentary filmmakers

• Anyone passionate about preserving history

No prior experience is required.

Why It Matters

Every day, stories disappear.

Veterans pass away. Photographs are lost. Memories fade. Experiences that could educate and inspire future generations are gone forever.

By becoming a Historical Archivist, you help ensure those stories survive.

The interviews you record today may become invaluable resources for families, researchers, students, historians, and future generations seeking to understand the sacrifices and experiences of those who served.

Join the Mission

The Lost Art Project: Veterans' Voices believes that preserving veteran stories is a responsibility that belongs to all of us.

If you would like to become a Historical Archivist and help preserve the voices, experiences, and lessons of America's veterans, we would love to hear from you.

Contact AJ Cox to learn more about training opportunities, project requirements, and how you can begin preserving history in your own community.

The Lost Art Project: Veterans' Voices

Preserving the Stories. Honoring the Service. Inspiring the Future.