Honor the Past. Inspire the Future.
Lasting Legacy Online is a website dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacies that shape our world.
Lasting Legacy Online, a site where you can share and preserve your life story.
Writing & Sharing Your Story:
It's Easier Than You Think!
You don’t need to be a writer to leave a Lasting Legacy. Our simple, step-by-step process makes it easy to record your story—one question at a time.
Not sure where to start? Download our free 20-question Story Guide below to help you reflect on the moments that shaped your life. Whether you’re writing for future generations or just for yourself, this guide will walk you through your journey, one memory at a time.
Read our Featured Stories
Take a moment to explore our featured Lasting Legacy Online stories, including that of Chief Justice Kay McFarland, whose generosity made this platform possible.
Justice Kay McFarland
Our featured Legacy is Chief Justice Kay Eleanor McFarland. We honor Judge McFarland by having her legacy featured on our site.
Blanche Williams Parks
Beauty pageant turned fierce leader, Blanche has more stories than one might think possible in a lifetime. From being the first Black student in her school on her first day of kindergarten to becoming the first Black member of the Junior League of Topeka, Blanche has traveled the world, remained
Lana Gordon
Lana Gordon served served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 52nd district from 2001 to 2012. Her story is about family, love and paving the way for women in politics.
The Story of Ping
Ping’s story is an intricate life journy shaped from many chapters of hard work, dedication, overcoming trials and achieving success, truelove, and profound friendships.
Dr. Jerry Farley
“A Flight Through Time” is a legacy in leadership from Dr. Jerry Farley, president emeritus of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
What is Lasting Legacy Online
Lasting Legacy Online is a platform dedicated to preserving and sharing individual life stories, ensuring they remain accessible to family and friends for generations.
Funded by the Kay McFarland Living Trust, this initiative was co-founded by Elaine and Howard Schwartz to emphasize the importance of documenting personal histories.
The platform allows users to create, share, and cherish their unique narratives without cost. By fostering a community centered around storytelling, Lasting Legacy Online keeps personal legacies alive, offering a space where memories and experiences are celebrated and passed down through time.
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