Well-crafted stories stick with you. They move the soul, offer clarity and meaning, and inspire. Stories bind together families, generations, employees, and customers. A Past Preserved works with individuals and groups to capture their authentic stories—the high points and the setbacks—through a meaningful, engaging process.

 

In a relaxed setting, Haden Holmes Brown interviews the storyteller, edits the memories into a cohesive narrative, and researches to place events in historical context. To create a professionally designed book, she gathers primary documents, photographs, and keepsakes to illustrate the story. Written in the first-person point of view, the narrator’s voice, personality, values, and humor permeate each page. 

 

Families may choose to include up to five generations of genealogical research—to gain a deeper understanding of their ancestry and to create a family tree. Immigration stories cover the family's history in their home country, the challenges of immigrating, and how they built new lives in their adopted country. 

 

Whether you are interested in capturing the memories of the living or creating a memorial tribute, the results will be gratifying for generations to come.