Un-Silencing the Past

Join Buncombe County Special Collections as we welcome North Carolina's Deputy Secretary of Archives and History, Dr. Darin Waters, for a lecture that explores the themes of this year's One Book, One Buncombe selection and how they intersect with new trends in archives and public history.

Un‑Silencing the Past: How Personal and Community Histories Shape Our Identities explores the powerful ways stories—both preserved and forgotten—inform who we are. This talk will examine how family memories, neighborhood narratives, archival absences, and community traditions shape our sense of belonging and cultural identity.