Healing Work: Self-Care for the Keepers of Memory and Legacy - Wellness Tools for Family, Community, and Public Historians, Storytellers, Preservationists, and Other Cultural Stewards – October 30, 2025
We are pleased to announce the next program in our Historic Preservation Series: Preserving the Legacy of Story Sites.
Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET (virtual) for Healing Work: Self-Care for the Keepers of Memory and Legacy – Wellness Tools for Family, Community, and Public Historians, Storytellers, Preservationists, and Other Cultural Stewards.
This timely and restorative session will feature Dr. Aja C. Burks, an educator, speaker, and licensed therapist, who will share practical strategies for wellness, renewal, and balance in the emotionally demanding work of history and preservation.
Through a guided presentation and interactive Q&A, Dr. Burks will explore:
Caring for self while carrying stories of trauma, advocacy, and legacy
Navigating the emotional weight of family and community discoveries
Sustaining wellness while preserving memory, heritage, and truth
Tools for reflection and healing within genealogical and cultural work
Whether you are a family historian, preservation advocate, or public history professional, this session offers space to learn, reflect, and heal together as we continue the vital work of protecting memory and legacy.
🕯️ Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:30 p.m. ET (Virtual)
🎙️ Featuring Dr. Aja C. Burks
💻 Registration Required | Free Virtual Event