Stories that honor the past.
A voice that inspires the future.

Custom performances available for schools, museums, military organizations, civic groups, and cultural festivals.

THE STORYTELLER: LEN NEVELS

Echoes of courage

Professional storyteller Len Nevels brings Southern life, Civil Rights history, and America’s military legacy to life through powerful, unforgettable narratives.

The South of My Youth

Humorous, tender, and deeply human stories of Southern family life, traditions, and wisdom passed down through generations.

From Porch to Freedom

From Jim Crow to the marches of the 1960s, this program shares powerful tales of Southern communities and the Civil Rights heroes who changed a nation.

Battles Beyond the Battlefield

A tribute to the soldiers—and their families—whose sacrifices shaped American history, told with reverence and heart.

Our history

Perseverance

Born and raised in the American South, Len Nevels grew up surrounded by voices that carried both hardship and hope. His storytelling honors those traditions while connecting them to America’s broader struggles and triumphs.