About Collecting Stories

Every Life Has a Story Worth Preserving

Everyone has a story.

Some are filled with big moments. Others are found in the everyday things we often take for granted. Together, those memories tell the story of a life.

At Collecting Stories, our goal is simple. We help people save those stories before they're forgotten.

We sit down, listen, ask questions, and capture the memories that matter most. Then, using your interviews, photos, videos, and AI technology, we turn them into a story your family can read, hear, and share for years to come.

Maybe it's your grandparents' memories of growing up on the farm. Maybe it's the story behind a family business, a classic car, a favorite tractor, or a collection built over a lifetime.

Whatever the story is, it deserves to be remembered.

More Than a Story

With Collecting Stories, your memories can be shared through a printed story, photos, audio, and NFC technology. With a simple tap of a smartphone, family and friends can experience your story for years to come.

Why We Do It

Too many stories disappear because no one thought to ask.

We want to change that.

Every story we preserve becomes a gift for children, grandchildren, and future generations. It's a way to remember where we came from and the people who helped shape our lives.

Our Commitment

Every story matters to us.

Behind every tractor, every classic car, every family business, every collection, and every keepsake is a person with a story to tell.

We're here to preserve both the memories and the things that help tell them.

Thank you for trusting Collecting Stories to help preserve what matters most.

Why the Barn?

People often ask about the barn in our logo.

It's my family's barn, and the original photograph was taken when I was a baby. Every time I see it, I'm reminded of where I came from, the people who shaped my life, and the importance of preserving those memories.

That barn isn't just part of my family's story. It's the inspiration behind Collecting Stories.

The Ellsworth family barn in Utica, MN, photographed when I was a baby. It became the inspiration for the Collecting Stories logo.

Ready to Preserve Your Story?

Every family has memories worth saving. Whether it's a loved one, a family farm, a classic car, a treasured collection, or your own life story, we'd love to help preserve it.

Contact

TracyCollectingStories@Gmail.com

Windom, Minnesota