There are 2892 miles across the contiguous United States. Each of these miles symbolizes stories of the relationship between people and land that have been mistold, misrepresented, or omitted. 2892 Miles to Go is an education program centered on amplifying local community stories that are too often left out of common narratives of human history. Our hope is to become the antidote to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's eloquent definition of "The Danger of a Single Story" by holding space for and elevating the stories of many.

 

Through the support of the National Geographic Society, 2892 Miles To Go is a place- based education program that connects young people with educators and leaders to co- create solutions to address environmental, social, and cultural issues impacting their communities.

 

2892 Miles To Go is a unique educational experience where youth, educators, and community leaders are immersed in storytelling tools and geospatial technology to better understand their community’s histories, new perspectives, and stories often left out of common narratives.

 

Ultimately, 2892 Miles To Go aims to generate more informed, inclusive, and empathic communities across the United States.

 

Explore our growing collection of storymaps, resources, media, and rich content created by collaboratives of young storytellers, educators, and local partners by clicking on the interactive map below (it may take a minute to load after clicking, then feel free to scroll and explore!).