"A Walk through history"
Walking Trail Plaque
Plaques will be placed around, and have aspects of the following:
1. Cultural Identity & Sense of Belonging: History provides a foundation for a community's cultural identity.
It helps community members understand where they come from, their traditions, customs, and values.
Preserving history ensures that future generations have a sense of continuity and a connection to their
roots. Knowing and understanding the history of a community fosters a sense of belonging among its
members. Shared historical experiences create a common bond, helping individuals feel connected to one another and to the place they call home.
2. Learning from the Past: History serves as a valuable teacher. By preserving historical events, successes, and mistakes, a community can learn from the past. Understanding the challenges and achievements of previous generations can guide decision-making and contribute to the community's growth and development.
3. Building Community Pride: A well-preserved history can be a source of pride for a community. Celebrating past achievements, notable figures, and significant events helps build a positive collective identity. This pride can inspire current and future generations to contribute positively to the community.
4. Educational Value: History provides a rich educational resource. It offers a diverse range of stories,
experiences, and perspectives that can be incorporated into educational programs. By studying local
history, individuals gain a broader understanding of the world and their place in it.
5. Tourism & Economic Development: Preserving historical sites and traditions can attract tourists, leading to economic benefits for the community. Heritage tourism can stimulate local economies by bringing in visitors interested in experiencing the unique history and culture of a place.
6. Resilience & Adaptation: Communities that understand their history are often more resilient in the face of challenges. Learning how past generations coped with adversity and adapted to change can inspire creative problem-solving and resilience in the present and future.
7. Social Cohesion: Shared history contributes to social cohesion by fostering a sense of community and
mutual understanding. It helps break down barriers between different groups within a community and
promotes a sense of unity among its members.
8. Intergenerational Communication: Preserving history facilitates communication between different
generations. It provides a platform for older generations to share their experiences, wisdom, and lessons with younger members, fostering a sense of continuity and mutual respect.
Helpful tips & information
Propose commemoration of unusual, forgotten, ignored or poorly known subject matter are most welcome.
- A broaden geographic, socio-economic, ethno-cultural or demographic under-represented.
- Close association of storied events with a specific location within Raymond.
- Close association of a location with the story of a noteworthy person.
- Effective illustration of a significant pattern in the cultural, social, political, military, economic or industrial development of Raymond.
- Association of a building or structure with an event or person of great significance.
- Family tree, or pictures with stories.
- Non-profit societies and organization History.
Specifications
Signs will be 3 feet x 2 feet.
Laminated with a matte UV Laminate to protect the print from fading in the sun.
Pictures – they are sent in the highest quality so pixelation is minimal.
Posts will be made of square tubing, with a plate welded on the top, to then secure the plaque.
Posts will be placed into the ground with cement.