Lecture: Sharon Janzen — Curating a Journey: How Maps and Technology Bring Laura Secord’s Story to Life

Step into the landscape of 1813 and experience history as something you can see, follow, and explore. This dynamic community talk traces Laura Secord’s remarkable journey from Queenston to Decew House in Thorold, bringing together historical maps, geographic information systems (GIS), and digital storytelling through ArcGIS StoryMaps. Learn how old maps are carefully aligned with modern geography, how likely routes are reconstructed, and how familiar landscapes can reveal hidden layers of meaning. Designed for museum lovers and heritage enthusiasts, this talk offers a fresh way to engage with local history—where curation meets cartography, and the past comes alive on the map.