# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.  "
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waverly/waverly-in-focus-discovering-our-local-history-through-photographs/200029931099959
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waverly
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA, United States, Iowa 50677
- **lat**: 42.72632
- **long**: -92.48943
- **full address**: 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA, United States, Iowa 50677

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs being held?
  - **A:** Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA, United States, Iowa 50677.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs?
  - **A:** Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs is organized by Waverly Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs 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 Waverly, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Waverly in Focus: Discovering Our Local History Through Photographs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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