# Event Details - **Event Name**: Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 11:45 am - **Event Description**: Unsure how to store old photos or keepsakes? Learn simple steps to protect what matters most. Join us for a free, beginner friendly sessionAbout this EventFREE WORKSHOP: How to Care for Your Family Photographs and HeirloomsDo you have photographs, letters, books, or cherished keepsakes you want to preserve for future generations?Join archivist Nicole Ensing for an accessible introduction to caring for personal and family collections.This workshop will cover practical, easy-to-follow techniques you can use at home to safely handle, store, and protect your materials. Whether you're working with a shoebox of prints, digital images, or a larger collection of heirlooms, you'll learn actionable steps grounded in archival best practices.What You’ll Learn:How to safely handle fragile photographs and keepsakesSimple, effective storage methodsStrategies to prevent damage from light, humidity, pests, and improper storageHow to begin thinking about long-term care and sharing your family’s memoriesWhy You’ll Love This Workshop:Clear, beginner-friendly guidancePractical tips you can implement immediatelyPerfect for anyone interested in preserving family historyGet Your Questions Answered:Have questions about preserving old photographs? Considering donating items to an archive? Unsure how to store something safely or what to do next?We'll end with a live Q&A, giving you the chance to receive advice tailored to your specific situation.Register now to reserve your spot! Limited tickets available!Preserve your memories with confidence—archival care starts with a few simple steps.About Legacy ForwardLegacy Forward is an archival consulting company dedicated to helping preserve the stories that matter. We support individuals, families, and organizations across the Okanagan in caring for their collections and memories. Whether you're organizing a family photo album, managing digital files, or working with institutional records, we help bring order to the past—so it can be accessed, shared meaningfully, and preserved for future generations.For more information, visit www.legacyforward.ca - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penticton/archival-care-at-home-protecting-family-photos-and-keepsakes/100001980615476206 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Penticton - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Penticton Community Centre - **lat**: 49.4953645 - **long**: -119.6046491 - **full address**: Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street, Penticton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8b2eb6a409a6cffd6e7a008fd33539b3feaa9968a023be3af25c2e015c1662c3-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc5bda9-gmir.jpg?v=1768748897 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes being held? - **A:** Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes takes place on Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 11:45 am at Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street, Penticton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes? - **A:** Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes is organized by Legacy Forward. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Archival Care at Home: Protecting Family Photos & Keepsakes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Penticton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Based in Naramata, BC, and serving clients across the Okanagan Valley. We offer tailored solutions for backlog reduction, legacy preservation, donation preparation, policy and workflow creation, and the long-term management of both digital and physical assets.Nicole Ensing brings over 15 years of experience in cultural institutions, including 10 years of hands-on archival practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Art History with a focus on the History of Photography from Queen’s University, along with two Bachelor’s degrees in Art History & Visual Culture and Fine Arts from UBC Okanagan.Nicole has experience handling fragile heritage materials, managing art and heritage collections, and overseeing digital asset documentation and preservation. Nicole works with a broad range of collection types—from historical photographs and documents to contemporary art." } ] } ] ```