Every person carries a library that disappears when they do.
Becoming a Story Steward means helping ensure the lived experiences of Muslim Americans are preserved before they are lost — and take their rightful place in the American story. There are four ways to begin today.
Preserve Your First StoryThe pathways of a Steward
A grandparent, a neighbor, an elder. Tell us about a story worth keeping — your own, or one you can help capture before it is lost.
Start Here →Many of the most important storytellers don’t think of themselves as “interesting.” If a family member, friend, teacher, or elder comes to mind, tell us about them.
Nominate Someone →Underwrite an in-person Story Day — a gathering in your city where neighbors come together to record and preserve their stories, guided by our team.
Sponsor a Day →Volunteer, partner, or give toward the permanent home where these stories will live for generations. The movement builds the museum.
Join the MovementHow a movement builds a museum
The museum is the home of the movement — not the movement itself. It begins with people.
Story Steward
You preserve a story.
Contributor
You add it to the archive.
Volunteer
You help others do the same.
Donor
You sustain the work.
Ambassador
You bring your community in.
Founding Community
You help build the museum.
This is how institutions with lasting cultural impact are built.
Start with one story.
The most transformative thing you can do this month is preserve a single voice before it’s gone. Behind every story, a person.