COVID-19

Documenting the COVID-19 Crisis

It’s been over a year since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic hit New Haven. As the Museum reflects on the changes and challenges our community has faced in the past year, we’re asking you to share your story. Every voice is important. Every experience is valid. Share your story become a part of history!

Documenting the Covid-19 Crisis

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I am 18 years or older and I give permission for the New Haven Museum to use answers and images for social media posts, exhibition text, educational programming and/or press and public relations. I understand that my answers and images will be added to the New Haven Museum collection.

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If you are under 18 years old, please provide the name and contact information for your parent or legal guardian. The New Haven Museum will obtain appropriate permissions.

I am willing to be contacted for a follow up interview by New Haven Museum staff or by members of the news media for press purposes.

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1. What do you remember about the days leading up to the shutdown on March 13, 2020?

2. What ‘normal’ activity did you miss most during the past year?

3. What are you most looking forward to doing as things begin to open up again?

4. Did you or any of your loved ones contract COVID-19? If so, can you describe the experience?

5. Is there anything you did in the early days of the pandemic that you no longer do, such as wearing gloves or disinfecting groceries?

6. Did you acquire any new skills or pick up any new hobbies during this time?

7. What do you want future generations to know and understand about living through the COVID-19 pandemic?

Please upload images that you want to share with the New Haven Museum.

Maximum file size: 268.44MB

We are also collecting stories and pictures through social media. Be sure to #NewHavenMuseumAtHome on all social media posts. When it is safe to do so, the New Haven Museum will start collecting objects relating to this time. Be sure to save your schoolwork, artwork, takeout menus, window hearts, and more.

COVID-19

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