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Lori D. Bowers Joins George Halford To Highlight The Cumberland Co. Archives

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Preserving the past is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in story, heritage, and community. In this episode, George Halford sits down with Lori D. Bowers, Archives Director at the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center, to explore her deep ties to the region and the journey that led her to this role. A Cumberland County native with generations of family history in the area, Lori shares how her love of reading, writing, and the arts shaped a path that included teaching history, publishing work, and eventually preserving official records and local stories. From international travel to the D-Day beaches to researching Appalachian traditions and helping grow a global Silent Book Club chapter, her experiences bring a unique depth to her work. This conversation underscores the importance of documenting oral history and safeguarding the stories that define a community—ensuring they are never lost to time.

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