Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs

4/11

Workshop #1 : Unlocking the Vault: An Introduction to Fortepan
Discover the story behind Waverly’s historical photograph collection and get a guided tour of the Fortepan archive. We will discuss how these photos were gathered and walk you through the basics of navigating the site so you can easily start searching for familiar places, faces, and eras.  

4/18

Workshop #2 : Deep Dive into Fortepan: Become a History Detective
Take your search skills to the next level! Learn advanced techniques like tag surfing to uncover hidden gems. We will also cover the practical steps of downloading high-resolution images, creating personalized photo lists, and using features like autoplay. Finally, we'll discuss the best practices for properly attributing images and sharing your historical finds on social media platforms like Facebook.  

4/25

Workshop #3 : Bringing History to Life & Preserving Your Own
Explore inspiring, real-world ways to use historical photos in our community—from creating beautiful custom photo books to integrating images into memory care initiatives for seniors. We will also discuss what to do with your own personal family photo collections, including the process of scanning, preserving, and potentially uploading your family's history to the archive.