Hickory, the city known for its vibrant history and community spirit, is about to dive deep into its past. The Hickory Public Library is setting the stage for a nostalgic event that's all about school day reminiscences. "Hickory History: Yearbook Memories from Ridgeview, Claremont, and Hickory High Schools" invites locals to gather and to share reconnect over old photographs, sports team memories, and more. The event will take place on May 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, according to the library's announcement.
It's not just a look back at the halcyon days of high school; it's a preservation project, too. Rhonda Roederer, a local genealogist and the founder of Heritage with Heart, is set to provide a presentation on the schools' histories during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own yearbooks, which they can choose to donate or lend temporarily to be digitized by the library staff. This effort not only aims to amass a collection for future generations but also to assist individuals who wish to quickly have their personal memorabilia scanned and saved—free of charge, while the provided USB flash drives last.
For those curious about the past, the library will display its collection of yearbooks during the event. From 2 to 4 p.m., visitors at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library can browse through the books, reminisce, and maybe even recognize familiar faces from years gone by.
