Alice Bennett describes each of her family members and their dynamics throughout her childhood, specifically about diet. They lived on a farm near the waterfront, called St. Jerome's Neck on St. Jerome's Creek. Ms. Bennett discusses financial and social changes in the county while growing up and mentions "Run-Ins" which is a get-together/fundraiser for St. Peter Claver Church. Ms. Bennett talks at length about her personal life and childhood, specifically about activities, schooling, marriage, and life in St. Mary's County. She talks about contributions to the community such as carrying people to the doctor and helping out at St. Peter Claver Church. Ms. Bennett responds to questions that voice perspectives regarding societal topics such as the care of senior citizens, race relations, and the influence of the Naval Base.

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Ms. Bennett was interviewed September 5, 1996 by Brenda Coates for the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Oral History Documentation Project.