Do you know who I am?

By Brandie Majeau

The Thorhild & District Historical Society & Museum is thrilled to announce the

launch of an exciting interactive program for the summer of 2024. The goal is to raise

awareness about the organization, highlight our incredible offerings, and uncover some

historical mysteries. Thorhild Museum is home to a fascinating collection of artifacts and

photos that capture the vibrant rural history of Thorhild and the surrounding area. They often rely on the generous donations of local families to preserve and display these

artifacts. Many of these donations include photographs, some of which are currently

unidentified and undated, adding an air of mystery to our collection.

Through a campaign utilizing social media, Thorhild & District Historical Society &

Museum begs the question, “Do you know who this might be?” The campaign has

gained much traction since the first photos appeared on their Facebook page. The

result is that many visitors stop by to have a closer look or share the images, asking

family and friends, “Would your grandmother know who this is?” It has been a fun and

engaging program that reached out to a community and has brought the community

together in a mission to identify past families and friends that shaped this area. With the

help of visitors, people are not just providing names to faces; they are helping preserve

local history and enrich the understanding of people who came before. Check out the

museum’s Facebook page or stop in person to have a look at the unidentified photos

and historical collections. Maybe a face in a photo will catch your eye.