It is really important to know what our predecessors faced in order for us to live the life we have today. Through historical narratives, those of us in the here and now have a way to organize and frame everyday life from a historical orientation to give people a way to situate themselves.   

Sharon McDonald, the Historian for Bedford Massachusetts, sat down with us to share how she and the local historical society have been collecting and sharing the stories of Bedford and its residents since 1893. 

In this episode, she shares what a Historian does, some interesting moments in Bedford history, how the local historical society collects the artifacts and stories of this town, and what goes into researching historical narratives.