The exhibition is unique in that it was created from authentic photo negatives unexpectedly found in an old house in Ramygala in 2024. The negatives capture the first partisans of the Ramygala region from 1944–1946 – the early period of armed resistance, from which very few photographic testimonies have survived.
Historian and researcher Dalius Žygelis will give a short lecture before the exhibition opening titled “The History of Lithuanian Partisan Photography and the Latest Discoveries,” in which he will present not only the sensational story of the negatives’ discovery but also new findings in identification and dating of the photographs.
The majority of the freedom fighters captured in the photos have long been recorded in the history of Lithuanian resistance, but their images were until now unknown or considered lost. After nearly eight decades, the faces of these partisans come to light for the first time.
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At the exhibition, visitors will see not only posed photographs but also authentic moments of partisan daily life: life in camps, household details, weapon maintenance, and festive moments in the forest. According to researchers, this is one of the most significant photographic discoveries in recent years, revealing the early history of Lithuanian partisan warfare.
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The free event will take place on May 30 from 1 p.m. at the Ramygala Parish House.
