This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
Images
My Story, My Tattoo Exhibit
In-person
History & heritage Museum PhotographyDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Elgin County Heritage Centre
460 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1
Central Elgin, ON
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and offers audio description.
About
My Story, My Tattoo features 32 photographs and stories of people and their amazing tattoos. The exhibit includes audio stations, videos and text panels. Participants represent every walk of life – from a cancer survivor to teachers and their students, firefighter and a farmer – and all living throughout Wellington County. All of the individuals were open and honest, and their stories and personalities are represented through this series of thought-provoking and colourful images
A travelling Exhibit from the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Museum Covid-19 Safety Protocols here-
https://www.elgincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Museum-Re-Opening-Service-Plan-July-20-2021.pdf
Links
- Elgin County Heritage Centre Website elgincounty.ca
Organizer
Elgin County Heritage Centre
The Elgin County Museum exists to promote Elgin County’s rich historical and agricultural heritage by acquiring, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting artifacts pertaining to the history of the County of Elgin; and to provide leadership and support to County museums in the promotion of a heritage partnership.