Recent technological advances have enhanced the accessibility of rephotography, a visual research method and project-based approach valued by social studies educators for engaging students in historical inquiry and place-based exploration. Rephotography projects capture photos from the vantage point of an old image to explore change over time. Discovering the history of a place invites students to recognize how historical moments connect with their contemporary lives and represent a dynamic of continuity and change over time. Rephotography reinforces the idea that students play a role in documenting the history of a place and will leave traces behind for future generations to contemplate. These projects can support efforts in citizen science, stewardship, and sustainability while also highlighting how local history can inform students' understanding of changes in the use of space over time. Ultimately, incorporating rephotography to examine geographic locations as sites of significance powerfully engages students in reanimating history in their local community.