Audio/Video Script Template

Length: 1–3 minutes

Format: May be filmed at home or at the cemetery

Opening (0:00–0:20):

“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I participated in the Preserve Mallory Cemetery Adopt-A-Plot Program. I chose to adopt the plot of [Full Name], who lived from [Birth–Death].”

Main Story (0:20–2:30):

“[Name] was born in [Place] and worked as a [Occupation]…”

Include highlights of their life, such as military service, family, and community involvement. Speak as if you’re telling the story to a friend. You can also include personal reflections or surprising discoveries.

Sample Audio Script – Plot A (Lucy Mallory) (Approx. 1–2 minutes)

Lucy Mallory was born in 1759, a time when Tennessee was still a frontier. She lived through the American Revolution and the early formation of the state, witnessing extraordinary change in her lifetime. As a member of the Mallory family, Lucy was part of a lineage that helped shape this region through perseverance, faith, and family ties.

Though historical records often leave women unnamed or undocumented, Lucy’s presence here reminds us of the central role women played in sustaining families and communities. Her life spanned more than seven decades, and her burial at Mallory Cemetery reflects the deep roots her family established in Franklin.

Today, Lucy Mallory’s story endures not only through records and headstones, but through the continued care of this cemetery and the people who choose to remember her.

Sample Audio Script – Plot C (Andrew Crockett Mallory) (Approx. 1–2 minutes)

Andrew Crockett Mallory was born on June 18, 1815, into a family whose history is closely tied to early Middle Tennessee. He lived during a period of rapid growth and change in the young nation, as Franklin developed into a thriving community.

Andrew’s life was cut short when he died on July 2, 1842, at just twenty-seven years old. While records of his career and daily life are limited, his burial here reflects the importance of family and place. Cemeteries like Mallory preserve not only long lives, but short ones as well—each equally meaningful.

By learning about Andrew Crockett Mallory, we honor a life that might otherwise be forgotten and ensure his story remains part of Franklin’s shared history.

Closing (2:30–3:00):

“It’s been an honor to help preserve the memory of [Name] and contribute to the history of Mallory Cemetery. I encourage others to take part in this meaningful experience.”

Optional: Show photos or clips of the cleaned headstone, documents, or grave marker while narrating.