Many veterans never speak openly about service. Heirloom's interview style is calibrated for this: members control topics, can decline questions, can mark sessions as family-only or veteran-history-archive. We partner with veteran service organizations for referrals. Family Council captures parents, siblings, spouses alongside the veteran — so the family experience of service is preserved alongside the veteran's own story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heirloom partnered with VFW, American Legion, or VA?
We're in conversation with VFW and American Legion for institutional partnerships. VA has its own veteran-history-project that we complement, not compete with.
My grandfather has PTSD and won't talk about combat. How does this work?
He doesn't have to. Members control topics. Many veterans share around combat — childhood, post-service life, family — and the Council provides context without requiring direct trauma narrative.
Korea, Vietnam, or post-9/11 specific?
Heirloom works for any service era. Specific prompt sets are available for WWII, Korea, Vietnam, post-9/11.
Can my grandfather's stories be donated to a veteran archive after?
Yes — everything is exportable, so the family can donate recordings to a veteran archive if they choose. The storyteller fully controls what's shared.
Give them a book of their life — in their own voice.
Family Council captures the whole family's voices in concert. Try the free demo at theheirloom.ai/try first — no account, no card. First session within 24 hours. The gift that future generations will thank you for.
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