Historic Stevens Point is an innovative digital public history initiative, established by lhistoic preservation activist and local historian, Chelsey S. Pfiffner.
Pfiffner is as a public historian and storyteller, offering a unique perspective on the history of her hometown. She is a direct descendant of Edward Julius Pfiffner, a prominent figure in the town’s history, and brings a personal touch to her work.
With a focus on preserving the community’s heritage and cultural landscape through active engagement, advocacy, and sometimes direct activism Pfiffner has made it her mission to share her research on Stevens Point. Because of her deep connection to the city’s past and love for history, she strives to keep the memory of the some of Point’s lesser known pioneers alive for future generations.
The stories are out there, you just have to know where to look
Any fool can make history, but it takes a genius to write it.
Oscar Wilde
“A historian has many duties. Allow me to remind you of two which are important. The first is not to slander; the second is not to bore.”
Voltaire
Historians have a responsibility to make some sense of the past and not just to repeat it.
Michael Howard
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