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Old Memories / New Technologies
Technology is forever changing the way our world interacts. It is even changing the way our history is viewed, researched, recorded, and shared. Whether it is from the comfort of your own home or some distant location, you can now research and share history anywhere in the world. Here in Columbus we have some new opportunities and resources for local information.
Through an exciting partnership between WOSU Public Media and The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbusneighborhoods.org was created for visitors to post pictures, video, and audio files that tell the history of your neighborhood, your friends and your neighbors. Document the past, but don’t forget about today, because the pictures of today represent the archives of tomorrow.
ColumbusMemory.org was created through a partnership of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Columbus Historical Society. This site will be a first in making accessible unique and rare items from the archives of CHS and CML. Learn about our city’s history, research your unique topic, or loan items to be electronically preserved and shared.
Presenting will be Susan Meyer, Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Organizational Development for WOSU Public Media, who will discuss Columbus Neighborhoods.org. Also presenting with be Bonnie Chandler, Manager – Genealogy, History & Travel Division of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, as she will introduce the ColumbusMemory.org website.
Come hear about these sites and their unique functions and capabilities at the next Columbus Historical Society program on August 19th, 2010 at the Main Library auditorium from 6-8 p.m.
Columbus Celebrates its 198th Birthday
Upcoming event:
On a cold, snowy day in February of 1812, (much like the weather we're enjoying right now), the town of Columbus was officially christened. In honor of that auspicious occasion, the Columbus Historical Society will be hosting a birthday party for the city. The party will have a massive birthday cake with a replica of the skyline of Columbus, provided by Piece of Cake from the Short North.
There will also be a display of historical memorabilia from the Lucas Sullivant family, (our original city father) generously lent by COSI. The Columbus Historical Society will also present the Lucas Sullivant Award, honoring an individual, organization, and company in recognition of their gift to the city. The Blog www.columbusunderground.com will also be presenting the first Arch Award honoring a young professional who has given a gift to the city of Columbus in the spirit of Lucas Sullivant.
Join Columbus Historical Society for a fun, festive after-work party with entertainment, appetizers, and a cash bar to celebrate the 198th Birthday for the city of Columbus. Tickets can be purchased at www.columbushistory.org: Members of the Columbus Historical Society $45/ non-members $50.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 5:30 pm, awards presented at 6:30 pm.
Location: Station 67 (The old Railway Depot next door to Spaghetti Warehouse) ,
379 West Broad Street (Behind COSI)