The Impact of Weather on Family History by Sydney Lybrand
Sun, Oct 05
|Zoom Virtual Event
Weather altered the lives and livelihoods of our families and communities. Weather served as a backdrop to the daily lives of our ancestors, impacting them in ways we might not have thought of. Learn about the many resources and ways we can gain new insights into weather of the past.
Time & Location
Oct 05, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Zoom Virtual Event
About the Event
Weather-related events altered the lives, and livelihoods, of individuals, families, and even communities. Weather also served as a backdrop to the daily lives of our ancestors, impacting them in ways we might not have thought of. Learn about the many resources and ways we can gain new insights into weather of the past.
Speaker Sydney Lybrand is a scientist specializing in analysis of precipitation data. She holds a bachelor's degree in Earth System Science and a master's degree in Atmospheric Science. She is also passionate about history and the role of weather in both historic events and everyday lives.
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