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I have always believed that history comes alive through stories. Facts and dates tell us what happened. Stories help us understand the people behind those events-their courage, struggles, choices and humanity. At JTC Experiences storytelling is the heart of what we do. Whether through art, literature, music, personal testimony or standing in the places where history unfolded, stories connect us to the past - and to one another. This month, I have been thinking especially abou

As I prepare for our upcoming Journey to Charleston, I keep thinking about the stories we choose to carry forward. Charleston is extraordinarily beautiful, but its history is also filled with enormous pain - from slavery and the domestic slave trade to the murders at Mother Emanuel AME Church. And yet Charleston is also filled with stories of resilience. One of the people our group will meet is Lee Bennett, a historian at Mother Emanuel. Through Lee and others we will learn n

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "What makes JTC Experiences different?" The answer is simple: relationships. At JTC Experiences, we don't simply visit historic places—we build relationships with the people whose lives and stories bring those places to life. This summer reminded me once again why relationships matter. During The Telling, April Hampton spoke so beautifully about the importance of building authentic relationships across communities. Her words reson