Lewis County has a rich, vibrant history which shapes the lives of all those who reside and work there in ways that are complex and multifaceted. However, firsthand accounts of historical events and their impact are in short supply and, with every passing year, those who were alive to experience those events are slipping away forever. Guided by the Lewis County Historical Museum’s director, I gathered oral history interviews from county residents on events that shaped their lives and the county itself. These interviews will be preserved in the oral history archive to inform and enlighten future generations.