More memories of Old Vermilion

VERMILION — The Vermilion Historical Society, in partnership with the Vermilion History Museum and the Ritter Public Library, will present "Vermilion Historic Pix — Part 2," a video narrative of old Vermilion photos and videos by Rich Tarrant. It takes place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday from the library's lower level, 5680 Liberty Ave. (U.S. 6), Vermilion. Tarrant, curator of the history museum, has been actively collecting, researching and writing about Vermilion's history for more than 25 years. He has published three books; created numerous audio recordings and movies; and collected thousands of old and not-so-old photographs of Vermilion. "Old news is good news," the motto of the museum, was created by Tarrant, who loves to share his knowledge of Vermilion. In 1900, Pearl Roscoe, Tarrant's grandfather, purchased the Vermilion News weekly. He was the printer, editor and newspaper publisher until his death in 1946. Roscoe was an avid photographer and created a wonderful record of people and places in Vermilion. Tarrant has developed more than 350 of the 500-plus glass negatives that his grandfather created. "Vermilion Historic Pix – Part 2" will continue the presentation of Roscoe's treasured photos. These remembrances are free and open to the public to enjoy. People can email vermilionhistoricalsociety@gmail.com for more information.