In this session, Dr. Darla Shaw hosts a special Tellabration storytelling event at the Ridgefield Historical Society in Connecticut. The program celebrates the global tradition of storytelling, sharing the history of Tellabration and its origins in 1988. Community members take the stage to share personal stories about Ridgefield’s past, local heritage, and meaningful experiences that shaped the town. Through these heartfelt narratives, the event highlights the importance of preserving community history and the power of storytelling to connect people across generations.