Forgotten Virtual Series: Forgotten in the Archives

Looking to identify or preserve family photos? Trying to find photos of your Huron County ancestors? Curious about how an archives works? Join Archivist Michael Molnar and Curator of Engagement & Dialogue Sinead Cox as they share some of the secrets and revelations of the photo collections held at the Huron County Museum.

In this free virtual talk, Michael will share highlights of historical photographs that have been donated to the Museum over the years and will offer some general tips on how to preserve your old photographs for future generations to access and enjoy. Michael will also share some thoughts on the importance of identifying and recording the names of people and places captured in your photographs to ensure enduring value. Sinead will then share findings, discoveries, and identifications made during the Forgotten exhibit that have enhanced the context of the Museum’s photos collections, as well as research tips for adding value to your own collections or finding photos of ancestors using available local resources.

Please pre-register online for this free event.