The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has been documenting the lives of ordinary Americans since 1928. The AFC has over a million hours of audio and film recordings as well as thousands of books and manuscripts. From March to September, the Folklife Center hosts a free concert series once a week at noon in the auditorium. Visit the Library of Congress website for details about collections and events at the American Folklife Center. http://www.loc.gov/folklife/