About the Our Story Project

We are all familiar with memorial plaques, a simple reminder
of someone special, with a brief inscription.
Now there is a place for…..the rest of the story.

Since the Lake Havasu City Historical Society was founded in 1975, it has worked to gather and preserve historically rich narratives, which help tell the story of Lake Havasu’s unique history. In 2001 the Historical Society opened the Lake Havasu Museum of History to better share with the community local historical exhibits and artifacts.
Now the Lake Havasu Museum of History is taking its mission to a broader audience, via the Our Story Project. Summer 2008 was the official launch date of the museum’s ambitious project, and we encourage all to participate and contribute. By doing so, you will not only be supporting the museum, you will be contributing to the perpetual data base we hope to create throughout the coming years.

What is the Our Story Project?
We see it as a collection of stories or articles, similar to oral histories.

What can the stories be about?
They are biographies of Lake Havasu pioneers, notables and historical accounts of local businesses and organizations.

How long is each story?
Each story should be between 1000 to 1500 words. Each story will be on its own web page, included in the Our-Story.org website.

Can the stories include photographs?
Yes! We encourage photographs.

Who can submit a story for consideration?
Anyone.

Will all stories be accepted?
No. Each must meet the editorial standards and guidelines set by the Lake Havasu Museum of History. All biographies must be about someone who either lived in the Lake Havasu area, or who has strong ties to the community. If it is about a Lake Havasu business, it must be an historical account of the business, not an advertisement. In essence, the story must be as interesting in twenty years, as it is today.

Will there be advertisements placed on Our-Story.org?
Yes and no. On some pages we are not allowing any advertising on the website. No banner ads, no link ads. But, each sponsor will be allowed to place their contact information on each page they sponsor, along with a link back to their business website, if desired.

How long will the sponsor information remain on the sponsored web page?
For the life of the website. We have every intention of Our-Story.org being a perpetual project, to remain online for the enjoyment of future generations. Of course, we will remove any contact information at the sponsor’s request. We will also remove any links that become obsolete.

Why would someone want to submit a story?
It is a way to honor and memorialize a Havasuvian, presenting a story for future generations to share. It is also a way for a business to tell its story, how it happened to come to Lake Havasu, and what its role in the community has been.

How much does it cost?
$200. This cost covers a perpetual web page with sponsor information and links. ½ of this amount goes directly to the museum to support other projects.

Do you write the story for us?
No. Each contributor is responsible for supplying a story. But, if you need a writer or editor we can supply you with a list of local writers and editors. Any writer's fees are paid by the sponsor, directly to the writer. Authors of each story are given a byline, and if desired, a link back to their author's web page.

What should we include, when writing our story?
Think of the basic: who, what, where, when, why and how. When telling your story, answer those six questions!

Will you edit or correct our spelling?
Yes. we reserve the right to make minor editing and spelling corrections.

Who will own the rights to the story, after it goes on the Our-Story.org website?
Sponsors and or the authors agree that the Lake Havasu Museum of History, will have the right to use the articles in future projects of the Museum, as well as permitting the articles to remain online for the life of our-story.org.

I would like more information and would like to talk to someone!
Send your contact information to story@our-story.org, and we will call you as soon as possible! You can also find more information by going to this link.

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