The aim of this website is to make local-history information comfortable to read and straightforward to explore. The design uses a clear heading structure, readable text, and layouts intended to adapt to different screen sizes.
Reading and navigation
You can enlarge the page using your browser’s zoom controls. Keyboard users can move between links and controls with the Tab key and activate most controls with Enter. A skip link provides a route to the main content, and visible focus styles help show which control is selected.
Article headings describe the sections that follow. Navigation labels identify their destinations, and related-reading links explain the subject of the next page. The search feature provides another way to locate a person, place, or topic.
Images and historical material
Alternative text describes the purpose of an image. Captions can provide additional context, including whether an image is illustrative. Historical documents and external collections may use different formats, and their accessibility can vary.
Different ways to read
The site is intended to remain usable on smaller screens and when text is enlarged. Browser reader modes or printing tools may offer another useful way to read a longer article. Some visual relationships, such as a photograph comparison, are also explained in nearby text.
Scope of this statement
Accessibility depends on the pages, images, documents, and services added over time as well as the underlying design. This statement explains the design approach and reading options. It is not a claim of formal accessibility certification or a guarantee about third-party websites.