Every Story Matters
Every family has stories that shaped who they are.
Stories of sacrifice. Faith. Hard work. Community. Love.
Unfortunately, every year countless stories disappear forever because they were never recorded.
Roots & Branches of Lehi exists to preserve those stories — not just for today, but for future generations.
Help us preserve yours.
Why This Matters
History Lives in Ordinary People
History is not only found in official records, famous names, or landmark events. It lives in ordinary people — the work they performed, the families they raised, the faith they practiced, the hardships they endured, the humor they shared, and the lessons they learned.
Roots & Branches of Lehi is our home base, but our purpose is larger: to preserve meaningful human stories and make them available to families, communities, and future generations.
Who Should Participate?
You Have a Story Worth Telling
You do not need to be famous, elderly, historically prominent, or connected to a pioneer family. We are interested in people and the experiences that have shaped them.
The common requirement is not fame, age, or geography. It is simply a willingness to share something real.
What You Receive
A Gift to You and Your Family
Professionally recorded conversation
A relaxed, guided interview captured with care.
Preserved for generations
Your story kept safe for children and grandchildren.
Shared with the community
Published as part of the Roots & Branches archive.
A meaningful keepsake
A treasured recording for your family to keep.
Added to a living archive
Part of a growing collection of human stories.
Completely free
No cost. Ever. This is a gift to the community.
Featured Stories
Stories Already Preserved
A glimpse of recent conversations from the Roots & Branches archive. Yours could be next.
About Roots & Branches
History Is People
Roots & Branches of Lehi began as a way to preserve the stories of our community, but meaningful stories do not stop at city boundaries. Whether you were born here, worked here, passed through here, have family here, or simply have a story that could strengthen others, we would love to learn more about you.
Because a story not recorded is a story lost forever.
How Interviews Work
Simple. Warm. Unhurried.
Get started
Start your Story Discovery or schedule directly.
We will contact you
We reach out to coordinate a time that works.
Relaxed conversation
A comfortable recorded talk. No preparation required.
Part of history
Your story becomes part of a living archive.
Your Story Discovery
Tell Us About Your Story
A few gentle questions to help us understand your story. There are no wrong answers — just you.
You do not need an extraordinary résumé or a famous name. Often, the most meaningful stories are found in ordinary lives.
What connects you to Roots & Branches?
Roots & Branches is based in Lehi, but you do not need to be a lifelong resident to have a story worth preserving. Select everything that applies.
Questions & Answers
Good to Know
Not at all. There are no slides, no scripts, and no pressure. We simply have a relaxed conversation, and we guide the whole thing.
Know Someone Whose Story Should Be Preserved?
If a parent, neighbor, teacher, or friend has a story worth saving, tell us about them. We will reach out.
Do not Let Another Story Be Lost.
Every family has stories worth preserving. Help future generations know the people who built this community.