The Story of America

Effective storytelling creates connection, evokes emotion, challenges perception, and inspires action. The story of America has been doing all of that from the very beginning. The America250 initiative seeks to share the stories of Americans from all walks of life as we celebrate our nation’s past, present, and future:

The American story is woven from the unique and varied narratives of our people. Let’s tell and celebrate these stories. We're on a historic journey to collect the largest archive of American stories ever created.

Our American Story is a year-long, cross-country journey, collecting thousands of recorded interviews. Each tour stop will feature local activation events, media opportunities, and community engagement activities.

Facilitated by trained interviewers, sessions will follow curated storytelling prompts centered around themes of identity, service, community, and personal legacy. Conversations will be recorded and archived, and a portion will be preserved at the Library of Congress, ensuring these voices become a permanent part of the American record.

Select stories — especially those featuring veterans, educators, and intergenerational families — will be shared with the public through collaborations with documentary filmmakers, broadcast outlets, and digital platforms.

Find out how you can nominate a story here.

In 1962, First Federal Bank was established in Live Oak, Florida by a group of business people who wanted to provide home loans and savings accounts to their neighbors. They envisioned a reliable, responsive financial institution that demonstrated a deep understanding of the communities it served while providing an exceptional experience to its customers. In short, First Federal was designed to be a great place to bank. We’re so happy YOU are part of our story!