Residents revive Kwidzyn’s history with community archive
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Residents of Kwidzyn, Poland, are collaborating to create a historical exhibit using family photos and memories.
The exhibit will appear in “Pamięciownik,” a mobile exhibition pavilion organized by the Social Archiving Centre, from September 16 to 20 at the Kwidzyn Culture Casino. Kwidzyn has a nearly 800-year history, initially developing as Marienwerder under the Teutonic Knights, and later becoming part of Poland after 1945.
Following World War II, the town experienced a significant population change, as new residents arrived and built community ties. Organizers are collecting photographs and stories reflecting the town’s past as a center for education and industry, including memories of local landmarks and businesses. The “Pamięciownik” project invites people to bring their family photographs, share their recollections, and scan images to include in the exhibit.
After a five-day stay, all collected materials will be given to local social archives and added to the Social Collections portal maintained by the Social Archiving Centre, supporting grassroots efforts to preserve local history. The Social Archiving Centre, funded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, initiated the project to encourage communities to document and share their own stories.
