Where interpretation meets facilitation — stitching complex stories into shared understanding & meaningful experiences.
Story Quilters is an interpretation and community engagement practice helping communities, museums, and organizations use story, interpretation, and dialogue as bridges—connecting people to each other and to the places they share.
Founded by interpreter and facilitator Emily Jacobs, the firm blends thirty+ years of experience in heritage interpretation, training, and civic dialogue to help clients tell more inclusive stories and navigate complex conversations with honesty and care.
What People are Saying…
“I could have listened to Emily over and over. She made a huge impact on how I am looking at Medford.”
— OR Main Street Workshop Participant“It was such a pleasure meeting you, and I truly enjoyed your tour and session. Your passion for interpretive work came through so clearly, and I left with pages of notes.”
— Maritime WA NHA Learning Circle Workshop Participant— Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator“Participants left the workshop feeling energized and hopeful, which is quite a feat these days. ”
— Braver Angels workshop host“Emily took a concept and turned it into a concrete, practical tool. I appreciated her accessible and relatable articulation of concepts throughout the toolkit. She was thoughtful in her process and open to collaboration with regular communication and touch points as the project progressed.”