When I read this chapter in the Public History book today I was fascinated by the idea of having an archive created by people affected by or involved in an event.
This seems to be history in its most public sense. By allowing people to document what hey feel is relevant from an event you are truly allowing them to take ownership of their own history. I like the idea that you are able to post whatever you want (within reason) on to the website. I think this gives people the opportunity to understand the event in their own way, an opportunity they may not get at a traditional museum.
This also ties in with having a sense of place within the context of the event. People know they have a place as part of the event because they have a story or photograph to share. Their individual experience is preserved as part of the wider community experience.
I hope that other major events can be documented in a similar way to encourage people to engage with and own world events that they played some part in. I think this will allow people to see themselves as more significant, because other people will get to hear their stories.
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