Over 100 years ago, the world lost approximately 6% of its total population. 100 million individuals were wiped out over the course of one year. The 1918 Influenza, the “Spanish Flu,” remains to this day one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history. The lessons learned from this historical event have helped guide us as we fight a new strain of virus.
Documenting History: COVID Community Journal
As our community faces uncertain times during a worldwide pandemic, we have already seen many examples of generosity and selflessness all around St. Charles as the community works to rally and help each other during this trying time. Follow this live blog for updates as we write our collective history together.
Museum Announces COVID-19 Community Collection and Fund
The St. Charles History Museum this week announced the unveiling of its “Save our History” COVID-19 Community Collection and Fund, a new initiative aimed at collecting local stories about the impacts and experiences of COVID-19 in St. Charles, as well as raising money to support the History Museum during its temporary shutdown.